2010 Mammoth Cave Area eTravel Guide by Brian Dale

Mammoth Cave Area Travel Guide 2010

GATEWAY TO MAMMOTH CAVE NATIONAL PARK

MAMMOTH CAVE AREA TRAVEL GUIDE TABLE OF CONTENTS TITLE

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Visitors Centers

Tourist Information

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Caves & Cave Tours a. Mammoth Cave National Park b. Mammoth Cave Tours c. Onyx Cave d. Outlaw Cave e. Hidden River Cave f. Kentucky Caverns g. Cub Run Cave h. Diamond Caverns i. Lost River Cave

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Theme Parks a. Big Mike¶s Mystery House b. Cave Country Go Carts c. Dinosaur World d. Guntown Mountain e. Ky Action Park & Jesse James Stables f. Jesse James Mini Golf g. Ky. Down Under & Ky. Caverns h. Beech Bend Park

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Water Activities a. Mammoth Cave Canoe & Kayak b. Green River Canoeing c. Ridgetop Pay Lake d. Yogi Bear¶s Jellystone Park Waterslide e. Big Buffalo Crossing Canoe & Kayak f. Barren River Resort State Park g. Nolin Lake State Park

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Golf a. Cave Valley Golf Club at Park Mammoth b. Diamond Caverns Golf c. Fox Hollow Golf Course d. Barren River Lake State Park Golf e. Shady Hollow Golf Course

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Museums a. Floyd Collins Museum b. Mammoth Cave Wax Museum & Village c. Mammoth Cave Wildlife Museum d. American Cave Museum & Hidden River Cave e. South Central Kentucky Cultural Center f. Hart County Historical Museum g. Shaker Museum at South Union h. Historic Railpark Train Museum i. National Corvette Museum j. Corvette Assembly Plant Tour Guidelines k. Schmidt Museum of Coca-Cola Memorabilia

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Theater & Theatre a. Kentucky Repertory Theatre b. Marquee Highland 8 Cinemas c. The Plaza Theatre

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Horseback Riding a. Jesse James Riding Stables b. Barren River State Park Horseback Riding c. Double J Stables & Horseman¶s Camp d. Mammoth Cave Horse Camp

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Campgrounds & RV Parks a. Cave Country RV Campground b. Yogi Bear¶s Jellystone Park c. Jesse James Campground d. Mammoth Cave Adventures & Campground e. The Oakes Motel & Campground f. Singing Hills RV Park & Campground g. Diamond Caverns Campground h. Mammoth Cave National Park Campgrounds i. Mammoth Cave Horse Camp j. KOA Campground

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Resorts a. Diamond Caverns Resort & Golf b. Park Mammoth Resort & Rockcastle Shooting

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Lodging & Accommodations a. Hotels & Motels b. Bed & Breakfasts • Country Girl at Heart Farm B&B

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Dining a. Family Style & Sit Down Restaurant b. Fast Food

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Shopping & Antiques

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Events

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Cave City Welcome Center

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Cave City Convention Center

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Sample Itineraries

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Kentucky Bourbon Trail

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Children¶s Activity Section

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Kentucky and Mammoth Cave Area Trivia

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Humor

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Southern Kentucky Recipes

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Solutions to Children¶s Puzzles

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Travel Notes

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Churches / ATMs / Emergency Numbers

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Kentucky & local alcohol policies

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Attraction Phone Numbers & Websites

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VISITOR CENTERS Franklin Welcome Center Phone: 270-586-6292

I-65, Mile Marker 0

Simpson County Welcome Center Phone: 270-586-3040 or 866-531-2040

I-65, exit 2

Bowling Green Are Convention & Visitors Bureau Phone: 270-782-0800 or 800-326-7465

I-65, exit 22

National Corvette Museum Phone: 270-781-7973 or 800-53-VETTE

I-65, exit 28

Mammoth Cave Area Welcome Center Phone: 270-773-5159

I-65, exit 53

Kentucky Down Under Phone: 270-786-2634 or 800-762-2869

I-65, exit 58

Hart County Tourist Information Centers Phone: 270-218-0386 or 800-762-2869

I-65, Mile Marker 60

Munfordville Welcome Center Phone: 270-524-4752 or 888-686-3673

I-65, exit 65

Elizabethtown Welcome Center Phone: 270-765-2175

I-65, exit 94

Bullitt County Welcome Center Phone: 502-543-5900

I-65, Mile Marker 114

Shepherdsville Welcome Center Phone: 502-543-4889

I-65, exit 117

MAMMOTH CAVE NATIONAL PARK For information and reservations: www.nps.gov/maca Cave Tour Information Cave Tours Reservations Cancel or Change Reservation

270-758-2180 877-444-6777 888-448-1474

TOURIST INFORMATION Bardstown Âą Nelson County Tourism & Convention Commission 502-348-4877 / 800-638-4877 www.visitbardstown.com Bowling Green Area Convention & Visitors Bureau 270-782-0800 / 800-326-7465 www.visitbgky.com Cave City Tourist & Convention Commission 270-773-3131 / 800-346-8908 www.cavecity.com Edmonson County Tourist & Convention Commission 800-624-8687 www.cavesandlake.com Edmonton-Metcalfe Chamber of Commerce 270-432-3222 www.metcalfechamber.com Elizabethtown Tourism & Convention Bureau 270-765-2175 / 800-437-0092 www.touretown.com Glasgow-Barren County Tourist & Convention Commission 800-264-3161 www.visitglasgowbarren.com Hart County Tourist Commission 270-218-386 / 800-762-2869 www.kygetaway.com Lexington Convention & Visitors Bureau 859-244-7706 / 800-845-3959 www.visitlex.com Logan County Tourist & Convention Commission 270-726-1678 www.visitlogancounty.net Louisville Convention & Visitors Bureau 502-584-2121 / 800-626-5646 www.GoToLouisville.com 6

TOURIST INFORMATION Morgantown ± Butler County Tourist Commission 270-526-6827 Monroe County Tourism Commission 270-487-1314 www.monroecountyky.com Munfordville Tourism Commission 270-524-4752 / 888-686-3673 www.visitmunfordville.com Radcliff ± Ft. Knox Tourism Commission 270-352-1204 / 800-334-7540 www.radclifftourism.org Scottsville ± Allen County Chamber of Commerce 270-237-4782 www.scottsvilleky.info Shepherdsville ± Bullitt County Tourist & Convention Commission 502-543-8687 / 800-526-2068 www.travelbullitt.com Simpson County Tourism Commission 270-586-3040 / 866-531-2040 www.franklinky.com

CAVES CAVE CITY Crystal Onyx Cave

Cave Closed

Onyx Cave (Guntown Mountain)

270-773-3530

Outlaw Cave (Kentucky Action Park)

270-773-2560 800-798-0560

MAMMOTH CAVE NATIONAL PARK Mammoth Cave

270-758-2180

MCNP Reservations

877-444-6777

Cancel or Change Reservations

888-448-1474

HORSE CAVE Hidden River Cave

270-786-1466

Kentucky Caverns (Kentucky Down Under)

270-786-2634 800-762-2869

CUB RUN Cub Run Cave & Restaurant Gift Shop

270-524-1444 270-524-1443

PARK CITY Diamond Caverns Cave

270-749-2233

BOWLING GREEN Lost River Cave

270-393-0077 866-274-2283

* Note - Please dress accordingly for cave tours with comfortable walking shoes and light sweater, sweatshirt, or jacket. Temperatures in cave range from 48 to 54 degrees Fahrenheit and combined with changes in humidity and personal temperature preferences may be cooler or cold to different individuals taking tours.

Mammoth Cave National Park CONTACT INFORMATION Visitors Information One Mammoth Cave Parkway P.O. Box 7 Mammoth Cave, KY. 42259 Phone: 270-758-2180 www.nps.gov/maca/ GPS Coordinates: N37 11 13.2¶ | W086 06 4.3¶ WHEN TO COME Mammoth Cave National Park is open daily, with tours offered every day except December 25, but tour schedules vary from season to season. Summer is the busiest season, especially around July 4, but certain times in the spring and fall can also be very busy. You¶ll find less hubbub in the winter season, but fewer tours are offered. Fees are charged for cave tours. Certain cave tours may require special clothing or equipment. Visitor Center hours also vary through the year. Contact the park for cave tour descriptions, schedules, and information on surface activities and special events. Remember, caves are warm in the winter and cool in the summer. GETTING HERE By Air: The nearest major airports are in Louisville and in Nashville, each about 1 ½ hours¶ drive. From the North: Take Interstate 65 to Exit 53 (Cave City Exit). Turn right onto KY-70. Follow 70/255 as it becomes the Mammoth Cave Parkway in the park. Follow the Mammoth Cave Parkway to the Visitor Center. From the South: Take Interstate 65 to Exit 48 (Park City Exit). Turn left onto KY-255 and follow 255 as it becomes the Park City Road into the park. Follow Park City Road until it joins the Mammoth Cave Parkway; turn left. Follow the Mammoth Cave Parkway to the Visitor Center. GPS: If you¶re equipped with in-car GPS, the Visitor Center coordinates are: 37 11 13.2N

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GETTING AROUND There is no public transportation in the park. Although the cave tours and most services are centered around the park¶s Visitor Center area, you should plan on driving to various locations in the park, or to services outside the park. Green River bisects Mammoth Cave National Park, and can be crossed within the park via Green River Ferry or Houchins Ferry ± two of the few operating rural ferries in America. Green River Ferry operates year-round, 6:00 am ± 9:55 pm. Houchins Ferry operates March ± November, 10:15 am ± 6:00 pm. Ferry operations are subject to changing river levels. You may call the Ferry Hotline at (270) 758-2166 for current information. RESERVATIONS Reserve a tour before you visit (not required but strongly advised). Cave tours can and do sell out. Summer days, holidays, and all weekends are busy. Make advance reservations so you can plan ahead to enjoy the tour of your choice. Cave tours, campsites, and selected picnic shelters are available by reservation. Reservations are strongly recommended for cave tours at any time of the year, and for other facilities during the busy summer season. By Phone: TDD (hearing impaired): Online:

877-444-6777 877-833-6777 Recreation.gov

Call Center Hours: 9:00 am ± 9:00 pm Central Time daily Cancellation: Cancellation fees apply. Call 888-448-1474 for more information. Prices: Current tour, campsite and picnic shelter prices are available online through the reservation system or at: www.nps.gov/maca/planyourvisit/feesandreservations.htm Interested in a second cave tour? A $3 second-tour discount may apply to Historic, New Entrance, Frozen Niagara, and Mammoth Passage tours. This discount applies only to sameday walk up sales and is not available through the reservation service. Call Park information (270) 758-2180 for availability. For complete, official Mammoth Cave National Park information, go online: www.nps.gov/maca/planyourvisit/ Or, call the park¶s official information line: 270-758-2180.

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A jacket or sweatshirt ± the cave¶s interior is around 54 degrees Fahrenheit all year. Comfortable shoes for walking. Also, some cave tours require boots. A flashlight, for walking on the surface after dark. Sunscreen, if you¶re visiting from late spring to early fall. Insect repellant. Be sure that the one you choose is effective against ticks and chiggers.

Pets Mammoth Cave Hotel (270-758-2225) has a pet kennel with fees by the hour or day. Only service animals are permitted in the cave. Pets left in parked vehicles may be removed by park personnel because vehicle temperatures may threaten the animals¶ lives. Pets must be on a leash at all times. Traveling with Children If your children are very young, consider taking a shorter orientation tour. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Strollers are not allowed in the cave. Some cave passages are too narrow or low for backpack carriers, and small heads can be injured. Some tours have restroom facilities; others do not. Ask for details. What Can I take into the Cave? Photography is permitted, but tripods are not. Flashlights are welcome on all tours except lantern tours but may not be used during tour stops. Respect other people. Don¶t shine light in their eyes in the dimly lit cave. Also prohibited in the cave are: all weapons (firearms, knives, sharp instruments, pepper spray, mace), backpacks, luggage, purses, strollers, backpack child carriers, and camera bags. Clothing and Footgear Wear sturdy shoes or hiking boots with good soles. No sandals or bare feet. A light jacket is recommended; cave temperatures range from freezing to around 60 degrees Fahrenheit. In winter, dress warmly. Cave Tour Safety Most cave tours are strenuous and require stooping and walking over uneven trails. All tours require walking up and down steps. You must stay with your tour and on cave trails. Smoking is prohibited in the cave. Children must stay with parents, and everyone must stay on defined tours trails. Do not write on cave walls or collect cave rocks as souvenirs. Use handrails where available. Walk at a comfortable, steady pace. No running, please. Accessibility Information The park is unable to provide access to the cave for visitors in wheelchairs. The Frozen Niagara Tour may be accessible for visitors with canes and walkers. For details on accessible surface trails, camping, and accommodations call 270-758-2180.

ABOUT MAMMOTH CAVE ABOVE AND BELOW: ONE ECOSYSTEM LINKED BY WATER Beneath the sandstone and shale ridges of Mammoth Cave National Park lies the most extensive cave system on Earth. After 4,000 years of intermittent exploration, the full extent of this water-formed labyrinth remains unknown. With over 365 miles of surveyed passageways, Mammoth Cave is over twice as long as any known cave. How long might it be? Geologists think there could be 600 miles of yet undiscovered passageways. This vast cave system holds one of the world¶s most diverse cave ecosystems. About 130 forms of life can be found in Mammoth Cave. Most are quite small. Some use the cave only as a haven, while others are such specialized cave dwellers that they can live nowhere else. All depend on energy from the surface. Life in the cave is not separate from the rest of the park¶s natural communities. It is an extension of the larger biological whole, whose diversity and abundance are preserved in this place. To tour the cave and not explore the park¶s surface trails and waterways is to gain but half of the total picture here. The rugged, forested hill country of Mammoth Cave National Park is sanctuary to an array of wildlife. Deer and wild turkey frequently feed near roadsides, and 60 miles of park hiking trails provide access to the diverse life of the eastern hardwood forest. The Green River further enhances the variety of scenery and habitat. Running 27 miles through the park, the Green River is one of North America¶s most biologically diverse rivers. This abundance has drawn humans to this region for nearly 10,000 years. Prehistoric peoples explored 10 or more miles of Mammoth Cave 4,000 years ago. Archeological evidence shows that these early cavers collected crystals and other salts in the cave. Cave exploration ceased 2,000 years ago, not to resume until the cave was rediscovered in 1798. Mammoth Cave played an important role at the very start of American tourism. As an attraction, the cave predates all national parks. Publicized in the War of 1812, the ³mammoth´ cave of Kentucky became an attraction by 1816. With the early scenic national parks, Mammoth Cave helped define our national identity in the 1800s, when a young United States sought status among world powers. Despite industrial and military might, we lacked the ancient places and cultural antiquities that Europe offered. Wonders of nature were our greatest treasures. Big was beautiful: Mammoth Cave, Grand Canyon, and Giant Sequoia. These superlatives still live up to what Ralph Waldo Emerson once called ³the brag´ about them.

A World Heritage Site and Biosphere Reserve Mammoth Cave was authorized as a national park in 1926 and fully established in 1941. Only 40 miles of passageway had been mapped then. As surveying techniques improved, great strides were made in describing and understanding the cave system¶s overwhelming extent. Several park caves were shown to be connected, and we now know the cave system extends well beyond the national park boundary. The park was named a World Heritage Site in 1981 and became the core area of an International Biosphere Reserve in 1990. With its 53,000 surface acres and underlying cave ecosystem, Mammoth Cave National Park is an international treasure. But national park status and international recognition do not guarantee the continued protection and integrity of the natural systems of Mammoth Cave National Park. The park is not a self-contained system. Research shows that the cave and resident ecosystems are parts of regional groundwater basins in the much larger Green River basin. Groundwater inputs originate far beyond the park boundary, and under high-water conditions the water quality is seriously degraded. Air quality studies detect ozone at concentrations that can damage vegetation. To preserve these world class cave, forest, and riverine ecosystems for future generations, we must work together to protect the region¶s air and watersheds. Cave Formation Limestone underlies the Mammoth Cave region. As rainwater infiltrates the soil, it picks up small amounts of carbon dioxide gas. Carbon dioxide reacts with the water to form a weak carbonic acid, making the groundwater mildly acidic. Like most major caves, Mammoth Cave was formed by the slow dissolution of limestone by groundwater. Animals living in the cave depend on the quantity and quality of this water. Eroded limestone landscapes ± called karst topography ± are typified by the Mammoth Cave area. Sediments of a shallow sea covering this region 350 million years ago formed the limestone, as highly soluble layers over a 70-million-year period. Over time, as groundwater dissolves the limestone, it forms underground streams. These streams converge, as surface streams do, and create Mammoth Cave¶s underground rivers. Over Mammoth Cave¶s geologic history the Green River, the region¶s master stream, has carved deeply and entrenched itself in its valley. Cave streams responded by creating younger, lower routes and abandoning older and higher channels, creating a network of cave passages. At depths of up to 450 feet below the surface, cave streams are still forming passages today. As the cave formed, many aquatic species from surface waters slowly adapted to cave habitats. Several evolved as the specialized animals now found in cave streams. These cave biological communities are parts of a nutrient-poor ecosystem that needs excellent water quality to survive.

The geological character that creates Mammoth Cave also threatens the cave¶s ecology today. Rainwater-turned-groundwater flows readily through the cave¶s aquatic habitats, but so do pollutants like human waste, agricultural runoff, hazardous spills on roadways, and oil and gas drilling wastes. These are easily washed into cave streams. Because most of the cave¶s groundwater originates beyond the park, the Biosphere Reserve boundary encompasses Mammoth Cave¶s watershed. Today the park and its neighbors work together through the Biosphere Reserve Program to help better protect the cave while promoting environmentally sustainable agricultural, industrial, and business practices outside the park. Human Use of the Cave and its Resources Stephen Bishop was a self-educated enslaved person who became a legendary cave guide and explorer. He began guiding visitors at age 17 in 1838. He was the first person to explore many miles of the vast cave. Amateur caver Floyd Collins drew national media attention in 1925, pinned for days by a boulder in Sand Cave. He died before rescuers could free him. The publicity played a role in Mammoth Cave being made a national park in 1926. Over 10,000 years ago Paleo-Indians hunted animals in the Green River valley near Mammoth Cave. From 4,000 to 2,000 years ago, Late Archaic and Early Woodland Indians explored and mined minerals from Mammoth and other caves. Artifacts these earliest explorers left ± including cane reed torches they used to light their way into distant parts of the cave ± are well-preserved in drier passageways. European-American settlers came to the Green River valley in the late 1790s. Like native people before them, the newcomers found uses for Mammoth Cave. The cave served as a mine for saltpeter, key to the manufacture of gunpowder. Before the War of 1812 enslaved persons mined large quantities of this mineral. By war¶s end Mammoth Cave¶s notoriety had grown. Around 1816 people started to visit the cave. In 1838 Stephen Bishop and Mat and Nick Bransford, enslaved persons owned and leased by the cave¶s owners, became renowned guides. Bishop discovered many miles of cave. He was first to cross the previously impassable Bottomless Pit and the first to see the cave stream¶s natural residents, called eyeless cavefish. The Bransfords and their descendants were guides at Mammoth Cave for over 100 years. * Information from the National Park Service & U.S. Department of the Interior

MAMMOTH CAVE TOURS INTRODUCTORY TOURS Discovery Tour Self-Guiding 3/4 mile, minimum of 30 minutes Sometimes this national park is really busy and ³all hands on deck´ still can¶t provide guided activities for all the day¶s visitors. Or, there are visitors who want to see the cave, but haven¶t allowed enough time on their busy travel itinerary. Others take a cave tour that uses outlying entrances, and want to see the ³famous´ entrance to Mammoth Cave. With landmarks like the natural entrance, Rotunda, Audubon Avenue and Rafinesque Hall, this ³busy day´ activity could be best for you! Call on the day you plan to visit for availability. Total stairs: Approx. 160. Elevation change: 160¶. Includes parts of the Historic and Mammoth Passage tour routes. Offered as visitation warrants and staff is available. Tour enters at the Historic Entrance. This tour is NOT available by reservation. Difficulty: Easy. Mammoth Passage Tour 3/4 mile, 1 ¼ hours Considered a brief ³smorgasbord´ of cultural and natural topics, this tour is a perfect short visit into the cave¶s largest and most visited entrance area. Includes the Narrows, Rotunda, large trunk passages and a steep outdoor hillside trail to and from the cave¶s natural entrance! Tour limit: 40. Elevation change: 160¶. Total stairs: Approx. 160. Includes parts of the Historic and Discovery tour routes. Tour meets outside Visitor Center doors. Difficulty: Easy. Broadway Tour ½ mile, 1 ¼ hours The cave¶s natural entrance is the doorway to prehistoric cavers, American patriots, the nineteenth century western frontier, and all the geology that goes along with it! This family friendly tour is a great introduction to the Mammoth Cave system and its natural and cultural history. Frozen Niagara Tour ¼ mile, 1 ¼ hours (including bus to/from entrance) This tour is often the perfect taste of Mammoth Cave for visitors with very small children, elderly family members, or others who cannot walk long distances. Not sure you like close places? Have trouble walking or managing long staircases? This short visit through a decorative area of Mammoth Cave might be best for you. Tour limit: 36. Total stairs: 110 (98 are optional). Elevation change: 40¶. Includes parts of the New Entrance and Grand Avenue tour routes. Tour meets at the Bus Loading area. Difficulty: Easy.

GENERAL TOURS Historic Tour 2 miles, 2 hours Have you been in other more decorative caves, but never in Mammoth Cave? This journey through the natural entrance leads to ³classic´ Mammoth Cave ± landmarks visited by writers, scientists, military figures and celebrities of the 1800s and early 1900s. A great family trip! Tour limit: 120. Total stairs: 457. Elevation change: 300¶. Includes parts of the Mammoth Passage, Violet City Lantern, Star Chamber, River Styx and Discovery tour routes. Tour meets outside Visitor Center doors. Difficulty: Moderate. New Entrance Tour ¾ mile, 2 hours (including bus to/from entrance) A wonderful complement to the Historic Tour, this trip includes a dramatic series of domes and pits, typical large trunk passageways, a short journey through dripstone formations and stairs, stairs, stairs! A challenge for small children. Tour limit: 114. Total stairs: 500, including 280 on initial descent. Elevation change: 250¶ from New Entrance. Includes the complete Frozen Niagara Tour route and a portion of the Grand Avenue Tour route. Tour meets at Bus Loading area. Difficulty: Moderate. Grand Avenue Tour 4 miles, 4 ½ hours (including bus to/from entrance) This long tour is the one you want if you like a strong physical walking challenge and have already experienced shorter Mammoth Cave tours. Focuses on the ³ups and downs´ of the cave system, including multiple tough hill climbs and lots of geological variety. All visitors must be 6 years of age or older. (Includes a short stop for a purchased box lunch at the one-mile mark in the Snowball Dining Room part of the cave.) Tour limit: 78. Total stairs: 670. Elevation change 280¶, with hills more than 60¶ in several places. The Frozen Niagara and Snowball tour routes, and portions of the New Entrance tour route, are seen on this tour. Children must be 6 or older. Food may be purchased from the park¶s concessionaire at the Snowball Room. There are two restroom stops. Tour meets at the Bus Loading area. Difficulty: Moderate. Snowball Tour 2 miles, 3 hours Visitors descend nearly 200 stairs at the Carmichael Entrance of Mammoth Cave, pass the craggy breakdown of the Rocky Mountains and enter gypsum encrusted Cleaveland Avenue. This tour showcases gypsum in various crystalline shapes and sizes. The beautifully elliptical Cleaveland Avenue terminates in the Snowball Room, viewed by visitors since the 1840s. Food may be purchased from the park¶s concessionaire during the 45 minutes spent in this room, traditionally a 20th-century underground meal stop. Visitors retrace Cleaveland Avenue, ascending nearly 200 stairs at the Carmichael Entrance. Tour limit: 38. Total stairs: Approximately 400. Elevation Change: 267¶. Tour meets at the Bus Loading area. Difficulty: Moderate.

SPECIALTY TOURS Violet City Lantern Tour 3 miles, 3 hours (including bus from cave exit) Take a traditional trip through classic Mammoth Cave by lantern light. This visit to numerous historic landmarks provides a good physical workout as well as nostalgic insights to the cave¶s earliest tours. Visitors must be six years of age or older. Tour limit: 38. Total stairs: 160, and numerous hills without handrails. Includes parts of the Historic, Discovery, Star Chamber, River Styx and Mammoth Passage tour routes. Only adults may carry the provided lanterns. Children must be 6 or older. No flash photography or flashlights permitted. Tour meets outside the Visitor Center doors. Difficulty: Moderate. Great Onyx Tour 1 mile, 2 ¼ hours (including to/from entrance) This is a great cave activity for returning visitors, this trip includes a bus drive through a forested valley to another historically toured cave within the national park. Gas lanterns illuminate a series of beautifully sculpted decorative rooms and passageways. Tour limit: 38 visitors. Total stairs: 40. Elevation change approximately 30¶. This tour covers several rooms of formations, including ³The Nativity´, large dry passage and gypsum. Restrictions ± No flash photography; general restrictions apply. River Styx Tour 2 ½ miles, 2 ½ hours Are you interested in taking a glimpse of the underground rivers at the cave¶s deepest levels? This journey includes the complete Historic Tour route, plus a short visit down to the Dead Sea, the banks of River Styx and a quick view of Lake Lethel. Tour limit: 40 visitors. Total stairs: 500. Elevation change: 360¶. This tour covers the entire Historic Tour route, as well as limited sections of the Star Chamber, Mammoth Passage and Discovery Tours. Tour meets outside the Visitor Center doors. Difficulty: Moderate. Star Chamber Tour 1 ½ miles, 2 ½ - 3 hours This nostalgic trip into the cave¶s natural entrance is reminiscent of the tours of old and our predecessors at Mammoth Cave. Who were the patients who desperately found their way to the failed tuberculosis hospital? Who was George S. Gatewood and why are his name and initials seen on the walls of Gothic Avenue? This trip by lantern light is limited to visitors 6 years of age and older. A great tour for summer campers! Tour limit: 40. Total stairs: 200. Elevation Change: 160¶. Includes parts of the Historic, Discovery, Violet City Lantern, River Styx, and Mammoth Passage tour routes. Only adults may carry the provided lanterns. Children must be 6 or older. No flash photography or flashlight use in the cave. Tour meets outside the Visitor Center doors. Difficulty: Moderate.

Focus on Formations ¼ mile, 1 ½ hours Are you a shutterbug and want more time to take cave photographs? Read the description for the Frozen Niagara Tour, add the opportunity to have an extra 30 minutes for slower walking for photography, and you have the Focus on Formations Tour! This tour is typically offered on summer evenings. Tripods permitted on this tour only. Limestone walls set in layers, then swathed in motionless curtains of orange and tan beg for your lens on a short stroll underground, while stalactites and flowstone pose for photos. Park rangers point out decorative formations and discuss the challenges of cave lighting on the interpretive walk into the cave; still and video cameras may then be used on the return trip through Thanksgiving Hall, Shower Bath Springs, Drapery Room Onyx Collonade, and Rainbow Dome. Tour limit: 30. Total stairs: 13, with 98 optional stairs at the Drapery Room. Elevation change: Approx. 50¶ at the Drapery Room. Participants will caravan in private vehicles as they follow the Ranger guide to the Frozen Niagara Entrance. Tripods are permitted on this tour only. Difficulty: Easy. SPELUNKING TOURS Wild Cave Tour 6 miles, 5 ½ - 6 hours (including to/from entrance) This is the tough one you have heard about! Visitors ages 16 and older crawl, climb, squirm and sweat their way through some of the many undeveloped passages in Mammoth Cave! If you have a strong fear of heights or tight places and if you are really out of shape or need to lose a lot of weight, then this is not the trip for you! This tour is a great team building experience. Visitors must have had their 16th birthday. An adult must accompany visitors under age 18. High-top, over-the-ankle lace-up boots, with lug or deeply treaded soles, are required. No low-cut hiking or athletic shoes allowed. You will not be allowed to participate in the tour if you are not wearing proper footwear, and no exceptions can be made. Chest or hip measurement must not exceed 42 inches; if you are larger than this, you cannot physically pass through the crawlspaces. Work or climbing gloves and long pants are recommended ± do not overdress. Helmets and lights provided; participants are strongly urged to bring kneepads ± hard plastic kneepads are not permitted. You may bring a small bag with water and food, or lunch will be available for purchase in the Snowball Room in the cave. Both hands must remain free for climbing and crawling. Tour requires a minimum of two participants. Difficulty: Very Difficult. Introduction to Caving 3 miles, 3 ½ hours (including bus to/from entrance) Want to really go caving, but afraid the Wild Cave Tour is a bit too much? Try this shorter caving challenge. This tour ncludes the same crawling and climbing, but less of it. This team building activity is a good one for family members ages ten and older. Adults must accompany children (on this and all cave tours, with the exception of the Trog Tour). Visitors must have had their 10th birthday. An adult must accompany visitors under age 18. High-top, over-the-ankle lace-up boots, with lug or deeply

treaded soles, are required. No low-cut hiking or athletic shoes allowed. You will not be allowed to participate in the tour if you are not wearing proper footwear, and no exceptions can be made. Chest or hip measurement must not exceed 42 inches; if you are larger than this, you cannot physically pass through the crawlspaces. Work or climbing gloves and long pants are recommended ± do not overdress. Helmets, lights and kneepads provided. Tour requires a minimum of 2 participants. You may bring a small bag to carry water, but both hands must remain free for crawling and climbing. Difficulty: Difficult. Trog Tour 1 ½ miles, 2 ½ hours No Mom, no Dad ± no teenaged brother or sister ± just a dozen kids ages 8 through 12, two guides and a lot of cave dirt! This tour is a great learning experience by way of physical exploration, including crawling and some short climbs. The tour is usually best enjoyed with a sibling or friend, but not a good activity for children with asthma or strong allergies. Tour limit: 12 children, 8 ± 12 years only. Difficulty: Moderate. CAVE TOUR PRICES Cave Tours

Adults

Youth*

Special Educational*** Access**

Historic Tour Mammoth Passage Tour New Entrance Tour Frozen Niagara Tour Grand Avenue Tour Snowball Tour Violet City Lantern Tour River Styx Cave Tour Wild Cave Tour Introduction To Caving Trog Star Chamber Tour Focus on Frozen Niagara Tour Mammoth Cave Discovery Tour

$12.00 $5.00 $12.00 $10.00 $24.00 $14.00 $15.00 $13.00 $48.00 $23.00 -$12.00 $10.00 $4.00

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*Youth is 6 ± 12 years of age. ** Special access prices are for visitors presenting Golden Age, Golden Access, and America The Beautiful Senior and Access Passes. (Box office only ± not available by reservation. *** Educational prices apply to Kindergarten-College groups. Please call the park at 270-758-2180 to schedule your educational groups.

Onyx Cave (Located at Guntown Mountain) CONTACT INFORMATION Dan Broady, Owner 101 Huckleberry Knob Road P.O. Box 236 Cave City, KY. 42127 Phone: 270-773-3530 www.mammothcave.com/guntown GPS Coordinates: N37 8.1978', W085 58.7393' DIRECTIONS I-65, Exit 53. Take Highway 70 about ¼ mile west and Guntown Mountain entrance will be on the right, opposite the entrance to Dinosaur World. HOURS OF OPERATION Open: March through November 9 AM ± 5 PM Closed: December, January, & February ADMISSION PRICES Adults: Child:

$7.95 $4.95 (age 5 ± 11)

DESCRIPTION Located high above the surrounding limestone sinkhole plain, Onyx Cave is a system of vertical shafts uncovered during construction of the Guntown Mountain parking lot on Huckleberry Knob. The pits and domes of Onyx Cave were protected from weathering by the Knob¶s sandstone cap rock and after their formation have slowly became coated by calcite crystal flowstone. The combination of crystals and seeping water makes the walls of this most unusual cave shimmer. This is a 30 minute guided tour, which is perfect for those traveling with a limited time schedule.

Outlaw Cave (Located at Kentucky Action Park) CONTACT INFORMATION Mary Lou Carey, Owner 3057 Mammoth Cave Road Cave City, KY. 42127 Phone: 270-773-2560 Toll FREE: 800-798-0560 www.kentuckyactionpark.com/outlaw.htm GPS Coordinates: N37 7.995', W086 0.319' DIRECTIONS I-65, Exit 53. Head west on Highway 70 and Kentucky Action Park will be on the left, about 2 miles from the interstate. HOURS OF OPERATION Open: March through November 9 AM ± 5 PM Closed: December, January, & February ADMISSION PRICES Adults: Child:

$6.95 $5.95 (age 6-12)

* Children 5 and under are free with paid adult admission. DESCRIPTION Lying on the side of a limestone valley just beneath the sandstone cap rock of the Mammoth Cave Plateau, Outlaw Cave offers a 35-minute non-strenuous, guided tour filled with beautiful stalactites, stalagmites, flowstones and other breath taking formations. Area legend has it that famous outlaws such as Jesse James who roamed this part of the country in 1880, robbing stagecoaches and banks, hid out in Outlaw Cave as well as in other area caves. Jesse and his gang would have found this cave ideal as a ³hideout´ because the natural opening is large enough to ride a horse inside. A tour in Outlaw Cave is perfect for the whole family, where its short length, few stairs, and affordability makes it easily accessible to most people. Outlaw Cave offers a lantern tour daily as well as normal tours. 21

Hidden River Cave (Located at American Cave Museum) CONTACT INFORMATION David Foster, Executive Director 119 East Main Street P.O. Box 409 Horse Cave, KY. 42749 Phone: 270-786-1466 www.cavern.org GPS Coordinates: N37 10.7691', W085 54.4034' DIRECTIONS I-65, Exit 58. Head east on Highway 218 and American Cave Museum and Hidden River Cave will be on the right at 119 East Main Street, about 2 miles from the interstate. HOURS OF OPERATION Open Daily: Year-Round 9 AM ± 5 PM Central Time Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year¶s Day. Extended hours Memorial Day through Labor Day weekends 9 AM ± 7 PM Central Time * Guided tours leave throughout the day with no reservations necessary. ADMISSION PRICES Adults: $15 (age 16 & above) Child: $10 (ages 12 ± 15 youth) Children: $7 (ages 3 ± 11) * Museum tour only $6 ** Partial tour with no stairs $7 DESCRIPTION American Cave Museum is a state-of-the-art showcase of underground natural history ± a little bit of Smithsonian in rural Kentucky. Your visit to Kentucky Cave Country will not be complete without an in-depth look at the fascinating world of caves. Discover the history and science of America¶s natural caverns through educational and informative exhibits. 22

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EXHIBITS INCLUDE: • Bats, Blind Fish and other Cave Animals • Prehistoric and Modern Cave Explorers • History of Horse Cave and Mammoth Cave • The Incredible Floyd Collins Story • Saltpetre Mining • Groundwater Science and Cave Geology Hidden River Cave¶s enormous cave entrance in the town of Horse Cave leads to a 8mile labyrinth of passageways connected by a subterranean river, the Hidden River. The cave tour begins at the American Cave M useum where history and science exhibits introduce visitors to the fascinating world of caves. There are two ways to explore Hidden River Cave: a one-hour guided walking tour of the downstream section of the cave and a three-hour Wild Caving Adventure Tour. Hidden River Cave is the largest privately operated cave in Kentucky. Famed naturalist John Muir called Hidden River Cave ³a noble gateway to the birthplace of springs and fountains and the dark treasuries of the mineral kingdom´. Your Hidden River Cave tour will take you into one of Kentucky¶s most scenic cave entrances to a subterranean river flowing one hundred feet below ground. The tour passes the remnants of a turn-of-thecentury hydro-electric generating system which once supplied the town of Horse Cave with water and electricity. Hidden River Cave and its rare blind fish population were nearly lost to groundwater pollution. Through the efforts of the American Cave Conservation Association, the cave has been restored and is considered an international model of conservation. The story of Hidden River Cave is both one of nature¶s grandeur and of human impact on cave ecosystems. It tells of how people can make a positive change in restoring these fragile places. Closed to tours for 50 years due to groundwater pollution, the cave has made a remarkable recovery. Visit the nation¶s only museum dedicated to caves and their protection to learn about this remarkable conservation success story. GROUP ADVENTURES: Become a cave explorer for a day! Caving adventure tours are available by reservation throughout the year. Get a close-up look at the wonders of the underground ecosystem. Scramble along muddy subterranean river banks. Explore small crawlways. Discover eyeless cave animals. The tour focuses on conservation, safe caving and team building. It is ideal for middle, high school and college groups, as well as scout groups. Wild caving adventure tour video can be viewed on Hidden River Cave¶s website at www.cavern.org.

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HIDDEN RIVER WILD CAVE TOUR For the more adventuresome, a walk on the wild side awaits you on Hidden River Cave¶s off-trail ecology tour. Grab your boots and gloves for a wild scramble along the slippery banks of Hidden River. Discover fragile cave formations, impressive canyons and domes, eyeless crayfish, and blindfish. Two, three and five hour tours are available by reservations only. Hidden River Wild Cave tours are available throughout the year and are ideal for field trips and teambuilding. For more information visit: http://cavern.org/hrc/adventuretour.php Looking for a New & Exciting Adventure? The Hidden River Cave Adventure Tour takes you on a mile long trip into the earth to explore an underground stream, discover unique cave animals and trek through Hidden River Cave. Experience caving like never before as professional, well-trained guides take you 150¶ underground and off the beaten path and through the dark, mysterious labyrinth of Hidden River Cave. Designed to introduce participants to the natural cave environment, Adventure Tours provide a firsthand look at cave ecology and karst hydrology. Before each expedition, participants learn about cave safety and conversation and discuss environmental issues relating to the story of Hidden River Cave. The tour features an underground stream, dome rooms, narrow passageways, cave formations, cave adapted animals (including crayfish and cave fish) and historical artifacts. A crawl along the river¶s edge provides a unique opportunity to view aquatic cave wildlife in their natural environment. As you navigate the rocky terrain, trickling water reveals underground falls. What other adventures lay beneath the city of Horse Cave? There¶s only one way to find out. Select from the Following Adventure Tour options: Adventure Tour ± Groups of 10 or more Adventure Tour ± Groups of less than 10 Premium Adventure Tour Director¶s Sunset Dome For Educational Groups of 10 or more: This program can be designed to meet the individual educational needs of your group. 2-Hour Tour: Duration: 2 ½ hours (2 hours inside the cave) Cost: $25 per participant* 24

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3-Hour Tour: Duration: 3 ½ hours (3 hours inside the cave) Includes a 30-foot crawl Cost $35 per participant* * Includes admission to the American Cave Museum School & Group Reservation Information: The preferable reservation method is to contact our office at (270) 786-1466, Monday ± Friday, 9:00 a.m. ± 5:00 p.m. You may also download and complete the Caving Adventure Tour Agreement (in Acrobat Reader format-scroll to bottom for a link to Adobe) and mail to: ACCA, P.O. Box 409, Horse Cave, Kentucky 42749 or fax to: (270) 786-1467. Please note: Reservations are not confirmed unless you receive verbal or written confirmation from the American Cave Conservation Association. NEW! NEW! NEW! For Groups of less than 10 persons: On a limited basis, they will be offering adventure tours to individuals during the summer and to smaller groups that wish to do this popular tour. Prices may vary depending upon the size of the group. Please contact Peggy Nims at (270) 786-1466 if you are interested in arranging a private cave adventure tour for your friends or family. Group Reservation Information: The preferable reservation method is to contact our office at (270) 786-1466, Monday ± Friday, 9:00 a.m. ± 5:00 p.m. You may also download and complete the Caving Adventure Tour Agreement (in Acrobat Reader format-scroll to bottom for a link to Adobe) and mail to: ACCA, P.O. Box 409, Horse Cave, Kentucky 42749 or fax to: (270) 786-1467. Please note: Reservations are not confirmed unless you receive verbal or written confirmation from the American Cave Conservation Association. Adventure Tours involve strenuous hiking through muddy and wet cave passages, in addition to crawling, stooping and climbing over rocks. Adventure Tours are not recommended for anyone that has claustrophobia, breathing or walking difficulties. Proper equipment and safe caving practices are stressed. Caving helmets and lights are provided. Participants must wear boots, gloves, warm clothing and be prepared to get muddy. Youths must be at least 12 years of age; an adult must accompany ages 12 ± 18. The temperature inside the cave is approximately 58 degrees Fahrenheit. Restrooms are not available. Advance registration required.

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Premium Adventure Tour 5-hour tour for $50.00 each (minimum of 4 people) This tour follows the route of the 3-hour tour upstream but continues for a much further distance upstream. Tour also features sections of the cave where blind cavefish and crayfish are likely to be viewed. Director¶s Sunset Dome Tour Tours are $125.00 each (minimum 4 people) This is the only tour available which goes to Sunset Dome, the largest room in Hidden River Cave. The tour is strenuous and involves climbing up steep mud slopes and clambering across slick rocks. At the Director¶s discretion, and dependent upon the physical capabilities of the group, the tour may include additional side trips into stream crawlways where blind cavefish and crayfish may be viewed. The trip will be led by the Executive Director of the American Cave Conservation Association and the American Cave Museum. Adventure Tour Reservation Information: The preferable reservation method is to contact our office at (270) 786-1466, Monday ± Friday, 9:00 a.m. ± 5:00 p.m. You may also download and complete the Caving Adventure Tour Agreement (in Acrobat Reader format-scroll to bottom for a link to Adobe) and mail to: ACCA, P.O. Box 409, Horse Cave, Kentucky 42749 or fax to: (270) 786-1467. Please note: Reservations are not confirmed unless you receive verbal or written confirmation from the American Cave Conservation Association.

Kentucky Caverns (Located at Kentucky Down Under) CONTACT INFORMATION Melissa McGuire, Park Manager 3700 L & N Turnpike P.O. Box 189 Horse Cave, KY. 42749 Phone: 270-786-2634 Toll Free: 800-762-2869 www.kdu.com GPS Coordinates: N37 12.316', W085 56.041' DIRECTIONS I-65, Exit 58. Kentucky Down Under is located at the northeast corner of the I-65 interchange at Exit 58. HOURS OF OPERATION Mid March ± Spring Breaks: Spring Breaks ± Memorial Day: Memorial Day ± Back to School: Back to School ± October 31st: November 1st ± Mid March:

9 am ± 4 pm 9 am ± 5 pm 8 am ± 6 pm 9 am ± 4 pm 9 am ± 4 pm

November 1st ± Mid March: open daily 9 am ± 4 pm for Kentucky Caverns (animal exhibits closed during winter) Closed: Thanksgiving, Christmas Day & New Year¶s Day ADMISSION PRICES Kentucky Down Under & Kentucky Caverns Adults: $22 plus tax Children: $13 (age 5 ± 14) Children 4 & under are free AAA, Senior (age 62 or older), Military ± 10% discount = $19.30 plus tax Active Military (with ID) admitted free

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DESCRIPTION Visitors to Kentucky Caverns are surprised and delighted by the density and variety of formations and the extensive range of natural color to be found in the cave. A stroll through Kentucky Caverns is truly a visit to a natural wonderland. Visitors are also amazed to learn that both the formations themselves and their palette of colors are part of the important story of the many ways in which the surface and subsurface are connected. During the spring, summer and fall of the year Kentucky Caverns can be seen as part of the combined activities of Kentucky Down Under and Kentucky Caverns. Visitors take a journey that explores life in the great outback of Australia and the three-dimensional world of caves. Together these two attractions provide an interactive, family-oriented experience which helps visitors better understand the relationships of the natural world and the impact man can have on those relationships. Kentucky Down Under closes November Âą mid March. Kentucky Caverns remains open year round. For more information call: 800-762-2869 or visit: www.kdu.com.

Cub Run Cave CONTACT INFORMATION Terry & Judy Schneble, owners 15101 Cub Run Highway Cub Run, KY. 42729 Phone: 270-524-1444 www.cubruncave.net GPS Coordinates: N37 19.071', W086 5.539' DIRECTIONS Directions from I-65: Exit I-65 at exit #65 at Munfordville. At the end of the ramp turn left and drive toward the downtown area. Just before reaching the square there will be a caution light at the intersection with Hwy 88. Turn right and follow Hwy 88 for 13 miles and you will arrive at the crossroads town of Cub Run. Travel another 2 miles and you will come to the Cub Run Cave Restaurant and Gift Shop, to begin your magical tour. Directions from Mammoth Cave Visitor Center: Enjoy the scenic drive as you leave the Mammoth Cave Visitor Center on entrance road, turn right on Green River Ferry Road and cross the Scenic Green River on the Green River Ferry. This ferry has no charge. Green River Ferry Road turns into Hwy 1352 then take a right at Hwy 1827 which turns into Hwy 728 and go to Hwy 88 at Cub Run and turn left and go 2.0 miles and you will arrive at the Cub Run Cave Restaurant and Gift Shop. Only a 30 minute drive from the Mammoth Cave Visitors Center. HOURS OF OPERATION Open: March 24th through November 1st Daily Tour Times:

10:00 am 11:30 am 1:30 pm 3:00 pm 4:30 pm 6:00 pm

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ADMISSION PRICES Adults: $14 Child: $9 Seniors: $12 Under 4 is free. DESCRIPTION Rediscover Cub Run Cave It was August 18, 1950 and due to recent rains, farm work on his familyÂśs homestead was on hold with the exception of regular chores. With those done, lunch behind him, Kenneth Childress and his 16 year old cousin, Rancel Duvall Logsdon, were off, with a shovel and lantern in hand, to do what they enjoyed the most, exploring the Indian artifact rich countryside. On this particular day they decided to explore Otter Spring. Otter Spring was a spring that flowed from the small opening at the bottom of the rock outcropping, but just above the spring, cold air rushed out of a tiny opening with a force that caused leaves on trees 15 feet away to rustle! On a hot, humid August day, it was like standing in front of an air conditioner blowing 52 degree air. The bottom portion of the opening was loose gravel and rocks. The two began digging. Soon they had created a hole large enough to crawl about 10 feet into the hillside. The passage opened to a muddy channel. The two boys crawled another 60 feet and found themselves in a large room. With only the aid of a kerosene lantern, which seemed dim in the vast cavern, they explored about 150 more feet into the cave and were astounded by the never before seen magical formations. They exited full of excitement to tell others what they had discovered. Word of the discovery spread quickly. The cave and its spectacular sights opened to the public the next year, only to be closed as land disputes ensued, brought by land owners of acreage above the cavern. These amazing and remarkable sights of Cub Run Cave were sealed for over a half century ÂŤ until now!

Diamond Caverns CONTACT INFORMATION Gary Berdeaux, managing partner 1900 Mammoth Cave Parkway P.O. Box 250 Park City, KY. 42160 Phone: 270-749-2233 www.diamondcaverns.com GPS Coordinates: N37 6.9931', W086 3.7802' DIRECTIONS I-65, Exit 48. Diamond Caverns is located just one mile west of I-65 at exit 48 on Hwy 255 in Mammoth Cave National Park. HOURS OF OPERATION March 15th ± Labor Day Sunday: Labor Day ± October 31st: November 1st ± March 14th:

9 am ± 5 pm 9 am ± 4 pm 9 am ± 4 pm

ADMISSION PRICES Adults: Child:

$16.00 $ 8.00 (ages 4 ± 12)

DESCRIPTION In 1859 a young slave discovered a pit in the bottom of one of the region¶s many dry limestone valleys near Mammoth Cave. Lowered on a rope into the cave, the first visitor thought the sparkling calcite formations resembled diamonds, and the name for the cave was born. Providing tours for over 150 years, Diamond Caverns is the fourth oldest show cave in the country. The cave is presented by a state-of-the-art lighting system that brings to life a profusion of spectacular natural formations throughout. Delicate deposits of calcite crystals fold in drapery like formations along the passage walls. Knowledgeable guides will explain the fascinating geology of the caverns and recall the history of the cave during the ½ mile long guided tour. Modern concrete trails with safety handrails provide a comfortable underground tour experience.

Lost River Cave CONTACT INFORMATION Rho Lansden, Executive Director 2818 Nashville Road Bowling Green, KY. 42101 Phone: 270-393-0077 Toll Free: 866-274-2283 www.lostrivercave.com GPS Coordinates: N36 57.2365', W086 28.4466' DIRECTIONS From I-65, take exit 22 onto Scottsville Road, turn left on Cave Mill Road (stoplight #9), Continue to Nashville Road (31W), turn right to Lost River Cave. HOURS OF OPERATION Open Daily (rain or shine) 10 am ± 4 pm Tour leaves at the top of each hour ± no reservations are needed Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year¶s Day. *Occasionally the river rises to flood stage and boat tours have to be temporarily suspended. ADMISSION PRICES Adults: Children: Youth: Seniors:

$15 (12+) $ 3.50 (ages 1 ± 3) $10.50 (ages 4 ± 11) $14.00

Gemstone Mining Small treasure bag Large Fossil Treasure

$5 $7 $9

Butterfly habitat free w/boat tour - Admission May 26th ± September 5th Wild bird sanctuary & Blue Hole trail free

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DESCRIPTION Lost River offers Kentucky¶s only Underground Boat Tour. As a natural shelter, the Cave has been home to a number of historic visitors. Native Americans found haven here for thousands of years before European settlers built a milling operation inside the massive natural opening. Occupied during the Civil War by both Union and Confederate forces the Cave was an important staging location. Another infamous transient visitor was the notorious outlaw Jesse James. In the 1930¶s and 40¶s the country¶s only ³airconditioned´ Nite Club was host to the hottest big bands of the era. Listed on the National Historic Register, Lost River Cave¶s boat tour and gift shop are open year-round, closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year¶s Day. While visiting discover the seasonal Butterfly Habitat and the unique Blue Holes located along the valley trails. •

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In the 1790¶s. European settlers built a one of a kind water-powered mill inside the cave entrance.

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In the fall of 1861 Confederate forces used Lost River Cave as a temporary shelter. One-year later, 44,000 Union troops from the 14th Corps camped at Lost River before moving on to Nashville for the Battle of Stone River.

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Colonel John Hunt Morgan and his Southern Raiders are thought to have hidden in the cave after burning the depot at South Union, Kentucky.

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1933 Billboard Magazine announced the opening of the country¶s only airconditioned ³Nite Club´ that operated until the early 1960¶s. (Lost River Cave Ballroom may be reserved for special occasions and events.)

THEME PARKS CAVE CITY Big Mike¶s Rock & Gift Shop

270-773-5144

Cave Country Go-Carts

270-773-2299

Dinosaur World

270-773-4345

Guntown Mountain

270-773-3530

Kentucky Action Park

270-773-2560 800-798-0560

HORSE CAVE Kentucky Down Under

270-786-2634 800-762-2869

BOWLING GREEN Beech Bend

270-781-7634

Big Mike¶s Mystery House and Rock & Gift Shop CONTACT INFORMATION Vicky Fontana, Owner 566 Old Mammoth Cave Road Cave City, KY. 42127 Phone: 270-773-5144 Fax: 270-773-2923 E-mail: BigMike@scrtc.com www.mammothcave.com/big_mikes.htm GPS Coordinates: N37 8.6383', W086 2.2748' DIRECTIONS I-65, Exit 53. from the Cave City exit (53) off I-65 just go west, as though you were going to Mammoth Cave National Park. After a few miles you will see a road (Highway 70) that goes left. Don¶t take that one. Instead, just keep going straight and after the next curve you will see Big Mike¶s on the right side of the road. HOURS OF OPERATION Open year-round, 7 days a week ± 9AM DESCRIPTION There is no better place in the Mammoth Cave area to buy some of the world¶s greatest rocks, minerals, gems and fossils, as well as a huge selection of other gifts and souvenirs. But, Big Mike¶s is not just about being the biggest and most popular rock and gift shop in the area. Their Mystery House is fun for people of all ages. You will sense things that will baffle your mind. The whole family will be able to enjoy this one-of-a-kind attraction in South Central Kentucky. Another one-of-a-kind attraction ± in the world ± is ³Big Mo,´ their mosasaur fossil and the full scale replica of the ancient beast that became Big Mo that sits at the front of their property. You¶ll be amazed!

Kentucky¶s Largest Rock Shop ³Vast Selection of Museum-Quality Fossils, Gems & Minerals´

Cave Country Go-Carts CONTACT INFORMATION Dan Broady, owner Sammy Doyle, owner 820 Sanders Street P.O. Box 236 Cave City, KY. 42127 Phone: 270-773-2299 GPS Coordinates: N37 8.1962', W085 58.2585' DIRECTIONS I-65, Exit 53. Located behind Cracker Barrel and in front of McDonalds. HOURS OF OPERATION March: Memorial Day ± Labor Day:

11 am ± 7 pm 1 pm ± 10 pm

ADMISSION PRICES Single Go-Cart: Double Seater Go-Cart:

$4.00 $5.00

Game Room DESCRIPTION

Dinosaur World CONTACT INFORMATION Nicole Randall, Park Director 717 Mammoth Cave Rd. Cave City, KY. 42127 Phone: 270-773-4345 Fax: 270-773-5303 E-mail: dinosaurworld@scrtc.com www.dinoworld.net GPS Coordinates: N37 8.1587', W085 58.8944' DIRECTIONS I-65, Exit 53. Dinosaur World is located on the southwest corner of the I-65 & Exit 53 interchange. HOURS OF OPERATION Open every day of the year except Christmas. 8:30 am ± Sunset

ADMISSION PRICES Adults: $9.75 Child (ages 3 ± 12): $7.75 Children under 3: Free Seniors (over 60): $8.95 Student Group Rates: $6.00 Friendly pets on leashes - Free DESCRIPTION The Dinosaur Walk ± Dinosaur World has over 100 life size dinosaurs in an outdoor museum setting. The Dinosaurs are so believable that visitors claim to see them moving through the shadows cast by the many native trees. Fossil Dig ± Search in a paleontological setting for authentic fossils to take home. Dinosaur Movie Cave ± Watch an educational dinosaur movie in a unique setting.

Boneyard ± Unearth a life size dinosaur skeleton. Mammoth Garden ± Interact with our new herd of mammoths that just moved into the park. Indoor Prehistoric Museum ± Stroll through an air-conditioned dinosaur museum with exhibits ranging from triceratops horns to stegocerus skulls. Picnic Area & Playground ± Even the picnic areas and playgrounds are fun filled and dinosaur themed. The playground is surrounded on all sides with a covered picnic area with dinosaurs hiding in the bathrooms! Gift Shop ± The first look at the 5,000 square foot Gift Shop is breath-taking. It holds everything from stuffed dinosaur toys to fossils and authentic dinosaur eggs. The shop has hidden treasures on every aisle. Group Information & Field Trip Planners ± • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

$6.00 per person for groups of 12 or more Advance reservations required for groups (at least one week) Complimentary admission for driver and operator Welcome greeting No advance payment necessary Accepted forms of payment: company check, purchase order, all credit cards accepted, and cash FAM Tours encouraged Itineraries planning assistance for Dinosaur World and for add ons Mostly ADA accessible Educational materials available to accompany trip Outreach programs available Educational Director available to tailor a trip to fit individual needs Tours take between one to three hours No food service but excellent picnic sites Special event planning assistance available

A Journey Into The Past You Will Never Forget «««.

Guntown Mountain CONTACT INFORMATION Wayne Sexton & Stanley Lawson, Owners 101 Huckleberry Knob Road Cave City, KY. 42127 Phone: 270-773-2430 Phone: 270-773-2431 www.mammothcave.com/guntown/index.htm GPS Coordinates: N37 8.1978', W085 58.7393' DIRECTIONS I-65, Exit 53. Guntown Mountain is located on the northwest corner of the I-65 & Exit 53 interchange. HOURS OF OPERATION May: June, July, August: September: October:

9:30 am ± 6:00 pm 9:30 am ± 7:00 pm 9:30 am ± 6:00 pm (Weekends Only) 9:30 am ± 6:00 pm (Open 1st two weekends)

ADMISSION PRICES Adults: Child (ages 5 ± 11): 5 and under:

$14.95 $8.95 Free

DESCRIPTION Experience the Old West as if you were there! In frontier days, this was wild and rugged land, and the men who passed through here were equally as rugged. Come and see for yourself the action packed drama of gunfights in the street, a public hanging, dance hall girls, truly mystifying magic, a stunt show filled with side splitting comedy and some of the best music in the cave area. Ride the shuttle bus or take the scenic chairlift to the top of the mountain. A wonderful family experience for reliving the past days of the famous Wild West. Guntown Mountain is located on the scenic highest point in the Mammoth Cave area.

Kentucky Action Park & Jesse James Riding Stables CONTACT INFORMATION Mary Lou Carey, Owners 3057 Mammoth Cave Road Cave City, KY. 42127 Phone: 270-773-2560 Toll Free: 800-798-0560 www.kentuckyactionpark.com GPS Coordinates: N37 7.995', W086 0.319' DIRECTIONS I-65, Exit 53. Take Highway 70 west about 2 miles from I-65 and Kentucky Action Park will be on your left. HOURS OF OPERATION *** Weather Permitting *** March 7th ± March 14th: March 14th ± September 7th:

12:00 pm ± 6:00 pm (Open Weekends) 10:00 am ± 10:00 pm (Open Daily)

ADMISSION PRICES Alpine Slide: $5.00 (No riders under 6 years old and no double rides on the Alpine Slide) Alpine Slide or Scenic chairlift (round trip) $5.00 Go-Carts:

$4.00 Single (must be 54´ tall to drive one seater) $5.00 Double Seater (must be 16 & older to drive 2-seater with child)

Bumper Boats: $4.00 (must be 6 years or older to drive) ( 2 thru 5 are free with adult) $4.00 Climbing Wall: Trampoline Thing: $4.00 $4.00 (Must be 52´ tall to drive, 2 thru 5 are free with adult) Bumper Cars: 10 Tickets:

$35.00 (10 tickets good for any activity except horseback riding)

All day pass: $24.95 each

Jesse James Mini Golf CONTACT INFORMATION Mary Lou Carey, Owners 3057 Mammoth Cave Road Cave City, KY. 42127 Phone: 270-773-2560 Toll Free: 800-798-0560 www.kentuckyactionpark.com GPS Coordinates: N37 7.995', W086 0.319' DIRECTIONS I-65, Exit 53. Take Highway 70 west about 2 miles from I-65 and Kentucky Action Park will be on your left. HOURS OF OPERATION February: March 7th ± September 7th:

10:00 am ± 4:00 pm (Weekends) 10:00 am ± 10:00 pm (Open Daily)

ADMISSION PRICES 18-Hole Mini Golf Western Theme Adults: $5.00 Child: $4.00 ( 5 years old & under ± free with paid adult)

Kentucky Down Under & Kentucky Caverns CONTACT INFORMATION Melissa McGuire, Park Director 3700 L & N Turnpike Horse Cave, KY. 42749 Phone: 270-786-2634 Toll Free: 800-762-2869 E-mail: info@kdu.com www.kdu.com GPS Coordinates: N37 12.316', W085 56.041' DIRECTIONS I-65, Exit 58. Kentucky Down Under is located at the northeast corner of the I-65 and Exit 58 interchange. HOURS OF OPERATION Mid March ± Spring Breaks: Spring Breaks ± Memorial Day: Memorial Day ± Back to School: Back to School ± October 31st: November 1st ± mid March:

9:00 am ± 4:00 pm 9:00 am ± 5:00 pm 8:00 am ± 6:00 pm 9:00 am ± 4:00 pm 9:00 am ± 4:00 pm

ADMISSION PRICES Kentucky Down Under & Kentucky Caverns Adults: $22.00 plus tax Children (ages 5 -14): $13.00 Children 4 & under: Free Active Military (with ID): Admitted Free AAA, Senior (age 62 or older), Military 10% discount:

$19.30 plus tax

DESCRIPTION All the fun at one low price! One price admission to all Kentucky Down Under exhibits includes the Outback Walkabout, the Aviary, the Discovery Area, the Woolshed, Camp Corroboree, Taraba Station ± PLUS a 45 minute tour in Kentucky Caverns! In order to enjoy all that Kentucky Down Under has to offer, guest should allow between 4 and 5 hours to spend with us. 42

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Ask about Birthdays, Company Picnics, & Catered Meals. Group Rates are available for 15 or more. Ample free parking ± motor coaches are welcome.

COME BACK ALL YEAR LONG WITH A WALKABOUT PASS ± ASK FOR DETAILS!

Committed to Education Bring your students to experience the wonders of the Land Down Under. Students will have an unforgettable experience while learning biology, history, science, social studies, and more ± all while meeting core content subject matter! Call today to plan your Field Trip of the Year! For more information on our Educational Programs call 800-762-2869.

Spend The WHOLE Day in Our Piece of Australia Visitor Information Center ± Tickets, Travel Information & souvenirs. Discovery Area ±Who knows what you might find here! Meet our reptiles & amphibians. Kookaburra Kingdom ± A quiet peaceful place unless the Kookaburras are laughing! Kentucky Caverns ± Earth¶s hidden dimensions will delight the eyes, engage the imagination & stimulate thought. Gem Mining - You¶re guaranteed to find gems! Gift Shop & Fudge Factory ± Sample our hand-made fudge & take home the perfect reminder of an unforgettable trip. Bird Garden ± Enjoy the vivid sights & sounds of our exotic birds. Camp Corroboree ± Learn about the culture of Australia¶s indigenous people ± considered to be the world¶s first conservationist. Caution: Be Prepared to Laugh! Aviary ± Hand feed our brilliant, inquisitive but sometimes pesky lories! Taraba Station ± Ever wondered how animals ended up in certain areas? Learn about what happens when you move animals across the oceans. Outback Walkabout± Close encounters with Kangaroos, Wallabies, & maybe an Emu! Woolshed ± Help out with the chores of the sheep station & wonder as the border collies herd sheep. 43

Beech Bend Park CONTACT INFORMATION Charlotte Gonzalez, Marketing Director 798 Beech Bend Road Bowling Green, KY. 42101 Phone: 270-781-7634 Fax: 270-781-0524 www.beechbend.com GPS Coordinates: N37 0.8434', W086 25.3362' DIRECTIONS From I-65: Beech Bend is located in Bowling Green, KY. 5 minutes west of I-65 (exit 28). Take Exit 28 and follow 31W South to the fifth traffic light and turn right on Riverview Avenue which turns into Beech Bend Road. From Natcher Parkway: Take Exit #7. Go to the first stop light and take a left on Highway 68-80 and go to the next stop light and take a left onto Riverview ± and follow the signs to Beech Bend. DESCRIPTION Beech Bend Park was named the 5th Friendliest Park in the World for 2007 & 2008 by Amusement Today¶s Golden Ticket Awards! Beech Bend is affordable family fun, close to home! You truly can spend the day, without spending a fortune! Beech Bend offers entertainment sure to please every member of your family including over 40 world class amusement rides and water slides, mini-golf, go-carts, games of skill and luck, a petting farm and terrific live shows and entertainment. Plus there¶s championship drag racing and stock car racing each week at adjacent Beech Bend Raceway. Beech Bend also offers first class camping facilities within walking distance to all the other entertainment venues. Bring your own tent or RV, or rent one of theirs. New in 2009 was the Sea Dragon Swinging Ship. The Sea Dragon has a bit of interesting history. It was purchased from Michael Jackson¶s Neverland Ranch in California. Also new in 2009 was ³Retro Rock´, an updated Magic Show featuring Dinky Gowen, and ³Beech Bend Super Star Talent Show´.

WATER ACTIVITIES CAVE CITY Green River Canoe

270-773-5712

Mammoth Cave Canoe & Kayak

270-773-3366

Old Yeller Waterslide (Jellystone Park)

270-773-3840

Ridgetop Pay Lake

270-773-9940

LUCAS Barren River Resort State Park

270-646-2151 800-325-0057

MUNFORDVILLE Big Buffalo Crossing Canoe & Kayak Outfitter

270-774-7883 866-233-2690

NOLIN LAKE Nolin Lake State Park

270-286-4240

Mammoth Cave Canoe & Kayak CONTACT INFORMATION Larry & Becky Bull, Owners 1240 Old Mammoth Cave Road Cave City, KY. 42127 Phone: 270-773-3366 Toll Free: 877-592-2663 www.mammothcavecanoe-k.com GPS Coordinates: N37 9.011', W086 2.6354' DIRECTIONS I-65, Exit 53. Take Highway 70 west about 3 miles from I-65 and instead of turning left with Highway 70, keep going straight as the road becomes Highway 255. Mammoth Cave Canoe and Kayak will be about 2 miles further and on the left ± directly opposite the Wayfarer Inn Bed & Breakfast. HOURS OF OPERATION Open March through November ADMISSION PRICES $50.00 per canoe (Rates are per canoe or kayak with paddles and lifejackets included) $45.00 per kayak • • • • • •

All trips depend upon the river level and your pace! Call for more trip prices Reservations are recommended Camping permits are available Group rates are available Shuttle service is provided

DESCRIPTION Mammoth Cave Canoe & Kayak offers a variety of canoe trips through Mammoth Cave National Park on the slow moving Green River. Trips range from a three hour paddle to a three day camping excursion. Canoers can expect to encounter deer, beaver, fox, bobcat, wild turkey, a large variety of birds, and several different species of fish such as muskie, smallmouth bass, and catfish..

Green River Canoeing CONTACT INFORMATION Barbara Davis, Owner 3057 Mammoth Cave Road (At Kentucky Action Park) Cave City, KY. 42127 Phone: 270-773-5712 Cell: 270-590-5335 www.mammothcavecanoe.com GPS Coordinates: N37 7.9921', W086 0.6663' Mailing Address: 3202 Chaumont Road Park City, KY. 42160 DIRECTIONS I-65, Exit 53. Take Highway 70 west about 2 miles from I-65 and Green River Canoe is located at the east end of Kentucky Action Park¶s parking lot. HOURS OF OPERATION March through November ± Weather permitting ADMISSION PRICES $50.00 per canoe (Rates are per canoe or kayak with paddle and life jacket included) $45.00 per kayak Call for trip prices and times. Reservations are recommended for overnight trips. Camping permits are available. Shuttle service provided. DESCRIPTION Green River Canoeing offers a large selection of canoe trips to fit all your canoeing needs. Canoeing or Kayaking down the Green River through the Mammoth Cave National Park for a 3 hour trip or a 2 night and 3 day camping expedition is just waiting for you to experience. You can experience the many miles of dramatic bluffs and natural environmental wonders while making your exciting journey.

Ridgetop Pay Lake CONTACT INFORMATION Jimmy and Teresa Martin, Owner 4083 Mammoth Cave Road Cave City, KY. 42127 Phone: 270-773-9940 E-mail: ridgetoplake@scrtc.com GPS Coordinates: N37 7.9457', W086 1.3053' DIRECTIONS I-65, Exit 53. Take Highway 70 west about 3 miles from I-65 and Ridgetop Lake will be on your left, just past Hillbilly Hound Fun Park. HOURS OF OPERATION Season is from last of February through the last of November Open: 6:00 am ± 12 midnight (except Thursday, Friday & Saturday ± all night fishing) The lake is stocked on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays ADMISSION PRICES Adults:

$10.00 for 10 hours of fishing and a limit of 8 fish $5.00 for 5 hours of fishing and a limit of 5 fish

Children:

$5.00 (ages 6 ± 12 years old)

Children under 6 are free. GENERAL INFORMATION Live bait, firewood, tackle, camping supplies, and snacks. DESCRIPTION Ridgetop Lake is a clean, quiet, fishing lake with a family atmosphere. They stock the lake with farm-raised catfish three days a week. They also stock with big catfish (10 lbs. and up) on a regular basis. Kids can fish for bluegill, too! Bring the family and enjoy the fishing! Catfishing, bait, groceries, camping supplies. No fishing license required. 48

Yogi Bear¶s Jellystone Park Waterslide CONTACT INFORMATION Bill and Kay Pott, Owner 1002 Mammoth Cave Road Cave City, KY. 42127 Phone: 270-773-3840 Toll Free: 800-523-1854 www.jellystonemammothcave.com GPS Coordinates: N37 8.0805', W085 59.7322' DIRECTIONS I-65, Exit 53. Take Highway 70 west about 1 miles from I-65 and Jellystone Park and Campground will be on your right. HOURS OF OPERATION Old Yeller Waterslide is open Memorial Day through Labor Day. ADMISSION PRICES Campers waterslide: Non-Campers pool & waterslide: Pool only ± Adults: Pool only ± Child:

$8.00 $10.00 $6.00 $4.00

DESCRIPTION Enjoy a 70 degree plunge down their 300 foot waterslide. Creating memories for family and friends is what they are all about at Yogi Bear¶s Jellystone Park Camp Resort.

Big Buffalo Crossing Canoe & Kayak Outfitter CONTACT INFORMATION Barry Turner, Owner 100 River Road P.O. Box 985 Munfordville, KY. 42765 Phone: 270-774-7883 Toll Free: 866-233-2690 E-mail: chief@bigbuffalocrossing.com www.bigbuffalocrossing.com GPS Coordinates: N37 16.3365', W085 53.4649' DIRECTIONS I-65, Exit 65. Take left at end of exit ramp and go 1.6 miles, River Road will be on your right. Big Buffalo Crossing Canoe & Kayak is at the end of River Road. HOURS OF OPERATION Open rear round ± weather permitting Open dawn to dusk ± daily. ADMISSION PRICES $40.00 per canoe $30.00 per kayak DESCRIPTION Get to know the Green River from a paddler¶s perspective. Owner Barry Turner supplies canoes, kayaks, paddles, life jackets ± and a wide variety of adventures on the water. Choose from float trips (2-3 hours), day trips (6-7 hours) and overnight trips. Routes include five of the state¶s largest springs, such as the beautiful 300 Springs waterfall, as well as Mammoth Cave National Park. Group packages are available. Walk-ins are welcome, though Barry recommends calling at least an hour before arrival. Large groups of 25 or more must reserve canoes at least five days in advance. Open dawn to dusk daily.

Barren River Resort State Park CONTACT INFORMATION Monica Conrad, Park Manager 1149 State Park Road Lucas, KY. 42156 Phone: 270-646-2151 Toll Free: 800-295-1876 Marina telephone: 800-699-2628 www.parks.ky.gov/findparks/resortparks/br/ GPS Coordinates: N36 50.1697', W086 2.2708' DIRECTIONS I-65, Exit 53, take Highway 90 East to Glasgow, take US-31 E south to Barren River State Park. HOURS OF OPERATION Open year round. Marina telephone: 800-699-2628. Public Beach, with bathhouse: open Memorial Day ± Labor Day DESCRIPTION Barren River Lake provides hours of entertainment for the boating enthusiast. The marina has 100 open slips, 40 covered slips, a launching ramp, rental fishing boats and pontoons. Barren River also is unsurpassed for fishing pleasure. With an abundance of largemouth, white and hybrid striped bass, bluegill, channel catfish, crappie, and rough fish, you are sure to get a bite. A sparkling 10,000-acre lake is surrounded by rolling hills, a 2,000-acre hardwood forest and a championship 18-hole golf course. Warm water fish species dominate the creek, with stockings of striped bass in the lake and rainbow trout below the dam. The resort is the site of the annual Glasgow Highland Games. Barren River Lake was authorized under the Flood Control Act of 1938. The Louisville District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers designed, built, and operates the project to reduce flood damages downstream from the dam. The dam is about 10 miles east of Scottsville, KY., on the Barren River, a tributary of the Green River. The drainage area above the dam is 940 square miles.

Nolin Lake State Park CONTACT INFORMATION 2998 Brier Creek Road Mammoth Cave, KY. 42259 Phone: 270-286-4240 GPS Coordinates: N37 11.1696', W086 5.9985' DIRECTIONS From Nashville: On I-65 , take exit 28 at Bowling Green. Turn north on US 31W, drive 12 to 15 miles, and turn left onto KY 101. At the town of Rhoda, KY 101 merges with KY 259. Follow KY 259 North to KY 728 East. Turn right onto KY 728 East. Approximately 7 miles later, turn left onto KY 1827. Follow KY 1827 to the park. From Louisville: On I-65, exit onto the Western Kentucky Parkway at Elizabethtown. Follow the WK Parkway to the Leitchfield exit (107) onto KY 259 South. From Leitchfield, drive 17 miles on KY 259 South to KY 728 East. Turn left onto KY 728 East. Approximately 7 miles later, turn left onto KY 1827. Follow KY 1827 to the park. HOURS OF OPERATION Open March ± November ADMISSION PRICES Camping rates are $18.00 per site for 2 adults. Primitive sites are $11.00 per site. Two adults in rate per night. Each additional adult is $3.00. Pets are allowed if restrained. DESCRIPTION This facility opened in May of 2001. There are 32 camp sites with water and electricity, 20 primitive sites, a restroom/shower building, laundry facilities and dump station. A new playground is located by the sites. Three camp sites have been adapted for the disabled. Fishing & Boat Ramp - Bass, walleye, catfish and crappie are the prize catches. There is a launching ramp on the park. A 5,795-acre lake ideal for recreation and relaxation. Beach ± A sand beach curves along the shore of the lake. There are no restrooms or bathhouse facilities. Picnicking ± Picnic tables and grills are found in the picnic area. No restroom facilities. 52

GOLF PARK CITY Cave Valley Golf Club at Park Mammoth

270-749-4101

Diamond Caverns Golf

270-749-2891

GLASGOW Fox Hollow Golf

270-678-7277

LUCAS Barren River State Resort Park Golf

270-646-2151

CUB RUN Shady Hollow Golf Course

270-286-6165

Cave Valley Golf Club at Park Mammoth CONTACT INFORMATION Cindy Rich, Manager Scott Rogers, Course Superintendent 22850 Louisville Road Park City, KY. 42160 Phone: 270-749-4101 Toll Free: 888-708-3596 Fax: 270-749-2524 www.parkmammothresort.us GPS Coordinates: N37 5.6279', W086 2.8753' DIRECTIONS I-65, Exit 48. Take Highway 31W, west just off of I-65. HOURS OF OPERATION Open year round. ADMISSION PRICES 27 Holes + Cart: 18 Holes + Cart:

$39 $26

DESCRIPTION The 9-hole ³Bluffs´ course at the Cave Valley Golf Club facility in Park City, Kentucky features all the hallmarks of Kentucky golf. Designed by Gary Robbins, the Bluffs golf course opened in 1995. Fore! Foremost is popularity among the recreational pleasures offered at Park Mammoth Resort is 27-hole championship golf. Open year round, weather permitting; people come from hundreds of miles to tee off on their rolling fairways.

Diamond Caverns Golf CONTACT INFORMATION Tony Vanover, Manager 660 Doyle Road P.O. Box 305 Park City, KY. 42160 Phone: 270-749-2891 www.mammothcave.com/dcrgolf.htm GPS Coordinates: N37 6.5859', W086 2.9086' DIRECTIONS I-65, Exit 48. HOURS OF OPERATION Open year round. ADMISSION PRICES 9 Holes + Cart: 18 Holes + Cart:

$12 $23

Weekend price is $25 DESCRIPTION Diamond Caverns Resort & Golf Club is quickly gaining a reputation as having one of the best golf courses in the state. Their greens are manicured to perfection. Their course is secluded so you will not have any distractions, except for the incredible beauty of the surrounding forests. With gentle sloping hills, your next shot will take you to more of the beautiful countryside this area has to offer. Golf packages are available for those wishing to spend more than just a few hours on the fairways. Enjoy unlimited golf with packages beginning as low as $114.31 per person. Call 270-749-3114 to reserve a package for you and your friends.

Fox Hollow Golf Course CONTACT INFORMATION Matt Shipley, Owner and Manager 280 Clubhouse Lane Glasgow, KY. 42141 Phone: 270-678-7277 www.foxhollowgolf.com GPS Coordinates: N36 57.6881', W085 53.909' DIRECTIONS I-65, Exit 53. Take Highway 90 East to Glasgow, follow scenic byway to Highway 63 and golf course is only 1 ½ miles. HOURS OF OPERATION Open year round. ADMISSION PRICES 18 Holes + Cart: 9 Holes + Cart: Seniors 18 Holes:

$22 $11 $16 (Weekdays Only)

Large Bucket of Driving Range Balls: $5 Small Bucket of Driving Range Balls: $3 Monday Special 18 Holes: $16 Tuesday Night Ladies Scramble Members: $3 Non Members: $10 Wednesday Seniors: $10 until noon Thursday 18 Holes:

$14 until noon

Fox Hollow Golf Course (Continued) Men¶s Thursday Night Scramble Members: $10 Non Members: $20 Friday Couples Friday Night Scramble Members: $4 Non Members: $20 (No groups larger than 4/Hole on weekends, please ± strictly enforced!) DESCRIPTION You will find Fox Hollow Golf Course beautifully nestled away from the mainstream in the gently rolling hills of South Central Kentucky. Driven by their love of golf, family, and nature, the Shipley family is continuously developing a golf course community that successfully merges all three. Whether it¶s a fox on the 14th green, children in the pool, or the latest in home design, you¶ll find what you¶re looking for at Fox Hollow! General Information: • • • • • • • • • • • • •

18 Hole regulation course ± Par 70 9 holes opened in 1989 18 holes opened in 1996 Incorporates water hazards in the form of ponds and wandering streams, sand bunkers, grass bunkers, wooded areas, and natural grass areas. Player friendly for beginner as well as challenging to the more experienced player Open to the Public ± Memberships Available Driving Range Practice Green Electric Golf Carts New Concrete Cart Paths Open 7 am to Dusk Every Day (Weather Permitting) Tee Times Accepted ± Not Required Soft Spikes Required Rental Clubs Available Pro Shop ± Snacks

Owners: Richard, Mike, Mark, and Matt Shipley Manager: Matt Shipley

Barren River Lake State Resort Park Golf CONTACT INFORMATION Jimmy Bewely, Manager 1149 State Park Road Lucas, KY. 42156 Phone: 270-646-2151 Toll Free: 800-295-1876 www.parks.ky.gov/findparks/resortparks/br/ GPS Coordinates: N36 50.1697', W086 2.2708' DIRECTIONS I-65, Exit 53, take Highway 90 East to Glasgow, take US-31 E south to Barren River State Park. HOURS OF OPERATION Open year round. ADMISSION PRICES November 1st ± March 31st (Weekdays) 18 holes: 9 holes:

(Weekends & Holidays) 18 holes: $12 9 holes: $10

$10 $9 April 1st ± October 31st

(Weekdays) 18 holes: 9 holes:

(Weekends & Holidays) 18 holes: $22 9 holes: $11

$20 $10 Cart Fees 18 holes: 9 holes:

$12.75 $7.50

Barren River Lake State Resort Park Golf (Cont¶d) DESCRIPTION Kentucky is famed for bluegrass, bourbon, beautiful mountains and thoroughbreds. And, spurred by a renewed focus from the State Park system, golf now is becoming a larger part of Kentucky¶s recreational reputation. With 19 State Park golf courses, there is sure to be something for everyone. There are 18-hole and 9-hole courses situated in every region of the state, offering exciting championship play amid the pastoral beauty of the ³nation¶s finest´ park system. Each course offers an outstanding golf experience for players of all ages. Chip Shot Golf Packages The Chip Shot package includes overnight lodging and 18 holes of golf with a golf cart. The package price is per person, per night, based on double occupancy, plus tax and is subject to availability. Same day replay. For additional golf package combinations and rates please visit: http://parks.ky.gov/golftrail/packages/. Tee¶s & Zzz¶s Golf Packages For those desiring an all-inclusive package, the Tee¶s and Zzz¶s golf package includes overnight lodging, breakfast and dinner, 18 holes of golf with a golf cart, welcome gift card and preferred tee times. The package price is per person, per night, based on double occupancy, plus tax and is subject to availability. Same day replay. For additional golf package combinations and rates please visit: http://parks.ky.gov/golftrail/packages/teeznzeez/rates.htm.

Shady Hollow Golf Course CONTACT INFORMATION John Ramsey, Manager/Golf Pro 985 Ramsey Road Cun Run, KY. 42729 Phone: 270-286-6165 www.shadyhollowgc.com E-mail: shadyhollowgolf@hotmail.com GPS Coordinates: N37 14.5576', W086 6.2302' DIRECTIONS Directions from I-65: Exit I-65 at exit #65 at Munfordville. At the end of the ramp turn left and drive toward the downtown area. Just before reaching the square there will be a caution light at the intersection with Hwy 88. Turn right and follow Hwy 88 for about 9 miles to Cub Run and turn left on Highway 728 and it¶s about 5 miles. HOURS OF OPERATION Open year round. Summer Hours: Winter Hours:

7 am to 5 pm 7 am to 3:30 pm

(Closed Christmas Eve, Christmas, & New Year¶s Day) ADMISSION PRICES 18 Holes:

$23 Weekdays $25 Weekends & Holidays

DESCRIPTION The 18-hole ³Shady Hollow´ course at the Shady Hollow Golf Course Facility in Cub Run, Kentucky features 6,100 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 71. The course rating is 70.0 and it has a slope rating of 113 on grass. Designed by J.C. Ramsey, the Shady Hollow golf course opened in 1997. J.C. Ramsey manages the course as the Superintendent. Blue tee = 67.9 White tee = 65 Slope Blue = 121 Slope White = 116

MUSEUMS CAVE CITY Floyd Collins Museum

270-773-3366

Mammoth Cave Wax Museum

270-773-3010

Mammoth Cave Wildlife Museum

270-773-2255

HORSE CAVE American Cave & Karst Museum

270-786-1466

GLASGOW Southern Kentucky Cultural Center

270-651-9792

MUNFORDVILLE Hart County Historical Society & Museum

270-524-0101

BOWLING GREEN The Historic Railpark Train Museum & Depot

270-745-7317

The National Corvette Museum

270-781-7973 800-53-VETTE

GM Corvette Assembly Plant & Tours

270-745-8019

AUBURN Shaker Museum at South Union

270-542-4167 800-811-8379

ELIZABETHTOWN Schmidt Museum of Coca-Cola Memorabilia

270-234-1100

Floyd Collins Museum (Located at Wayfarer Inn) CONTACT INFORMATION Larry & Becky Bull, owners 1240 Old Mammoth Cave Road Cave City, KY. 42127 Phone: 270-773-3366 www.roadsideamerica.com/story/2105 GPS Coordinates: N37 9.011', W086 2.6354' DIRECTIONS I-65, Exit 53. West on Highway 70 (toward Mammoth Cave National Park) 5 miles. At the Wayfarer Bed & Breakfast, formerly the Mammoth Cave Gift Shop. HOURS OF OPERATION Daily (Call to verify) ADMISSION PRICES Adults: Child: DESCRIPTION Allow 30 minutes to 1 hour for attraction. The museum is presented in cave like setting, including painted illustration, information, and newspaper accounts of the entrapment of the famous cave explorer Floyd Collins. Artifacts of the explorer are on display. Also, the cave where Floyd Collins died is within walking distance of the museum. Floyd Collins was a legendary spelunker and Kentucky backwoods boy. He¶d discovered nearby Crystal Cave and turned it into a profitable commercial attraction. He was part of the infamous Cave Wars between Mammoth and 17 other hungry cave attractions. In 1925, Floyd was plugging away at his exploration of a wet rat hole called Sand Cave, hoping to find major passages, perhaps even a link to the massive Mammoth Cave system. A little rock fell out of the wall and wedged Floyd¶s foot, 150 feet from the surface. Floyd had only one light, was ill-clothed, didn¶t have a protective helmet, and was exploring alone. Don¶t forget, now ± this is America¶s Greatest Cave Explorer. Relatives eventually noticed that Floyd was missing, and a quick check of his latest 62

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hangout confirmed the worst. The ensuing rescue effort and publicity carnival lasted for 18 days and captured the ghoulish interest of the whole nation, via the relatively new medium of radio. They tried everything ± digging and hacking at the passageway, sending down reporter Skeets Miller, who chronicled the drama. A passage just above Floyd eventually collapsed, cutting him off for his last few days. As the historical marker matter-of-factly states, his plight ³Aroused sympathy of nation.´ In the end, Floyd died. Floyd¶s body was displayed in a glass-topped coffin in Crystal Cave for many years. After some vandalism, in which his body was stolen ± and later found in a nearby field (missing a leg) ± he was placed in a chained casket. You could get a peek on the tour if you gave the guide a tip. The National Park Service eventually absorbed Crystal Cave and closed it to the public. In 1989, the family had him properly buried in Flint Ridge Cemetery. The museum chronicles the rescue attempt in a series of stuccoed, cave-like alcoves. The final chamber contains a chained coffin. A Floyd Collins ballad, popularized on the then new medium of radio, plays in the background. You can sign the guest register near a replica of his tombstone. You can visit the real tombstone in a cemetery on the National Park grounds, next to the old Mammoth Cave Baptist Church. A little further up the road, you can park and walk a mile and a half to the old Crystal Cave ticket booth and entrance. Proceed at your own risk; though there are no warning signs, and the NP folks aren¶t encouraging visits. The ghost of Floyd may still be out looking for his leg. A 1999 film documentary, ³The Story of Floyd Collins´ was shot locally. Many of the key scenes in Sand Cave were shot in the larger and more accessible Short Cave, a private cavern available for events and rental, across from Diamond Caverns. Information from RoadsideAmerica.com http://www.roadsideamerica.com/story/2105

Mammoth Cave Wax Museum & Village CONTACT INFORMATION Wes and Carma Odle, owners 901 Mammoth Cave Road P.O. Box 678 Cave City, KY. 42127 Phone: 270-773-3010 GPS Coordinates: N37 8.0986', W085 59.6211' DIRECTIONS I-65, Exit 53. West on Highway 70 (toward Mammoth Cave National Park) 1 mile and the museum will be on the left on a small hill. HOURS OF OPERATION January & February: March, April, & May: Memorial Day ± Labor Day: September & October: November & December:

9 am ± 6 pm Weekends 9 am ± 6 pm Daily 9 am ± 9 pm Daily 9 am ± 6 pm Weekends 9 am ± 6 pm Weekends

ADMISSION PRICES Adults: Child:

$8.00 $5.00 (ages 4 ± 10)

DESCRIPTION The museum displays an authentic portrayal of famous Americans and other Famous people throughout history, past and present. In the many different scenes, you will see some of the men and women who helped shape history displayed in unbelievable lifelike settings and hear audio narrations of the parts they played in history.

Mammoth Cave Wildlife Museum CONTACT INFORMATION Dan Broady, owner 409 E. Happy Valley Street (Highway 90) P.O. Box 236 Cave City, KY. 42127 Phone: 270-773-2255 www.mammothcave.com/guntown/wildlife.htm GPS Coordinates: N37 7.6727', W085 57.764' DIRECTIONS I-65, Exit 53. East on Highway 90, ¾ mile east of I-65 and the museum will be on the left, just before Sahara Steakhouse. HOURS OF OPERATION Jan, Feb, Nov, Dec: March: Apr, May: Jun, July, Aug: Sept, Oct:

9 am ± 5 pm Weekends 10 am ± 5 pm Daily 10 am ± 6 pm Daily 9 am ± 8 pm Daily 10 am ± 6 pm Daily

ADMISSION PRICES Adults: Child:

$7.95 $4.95 (ages 3 ± 11)

* Group Rates * Handicap Accessible DESCRIPTION Since 1969 the Mammoth Cave Wildlife Museum has featured some of the greatest animals ever. The museum has nearly 14,000 sq. ft. of exhibit area containing rare & exotic animals such as tigers, lions, bears, leopards (including the snow leopard, one of the rarest cats in the world), deer, sheep, ox & much more. They also have a huge selection of marine life, insects, and many more creatures. The exhibits have been made to make the animals look like their natural environment. Take a walk on the wild side and explore a world of over 1,600 specimens of wildlife. Fun for the entire family! Bring your cameras to capture wild animals up close. 65

American Cave Museum & Hidden River Cave CONTACT INFORMATION Dave Foster, Executive Director 119 East Main Street P.O. Box 409 Horse Cave, KY. 42749 Phone: 270-786-1466 www.cavern.org GPS Coordinates: N37 10.7691', W085 54.4034' DIRECTIONS I-65, Exit 58. Head east on Highway 218 and American Cave Museum and Hidden River Cave will be on the right at 119 East Main Street, about 2 miles from the interstate. HOURS OF OPERATION Open Daily: Year-Round 9 AM ± 5 PM Central Time Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year¶s Day. Extended hours Memorial Day through Labor Day weekends 9 AM ± 7 PM Central Time * Guided tours leave throughout the day with no reservations necessary. ADMISSION PRICES Adults: $15 (age 16 & above) Child: $10 (ages 12 ± 15 youth) Children: $7 (ages 3 ± 11) * Museum tour only $6 ** Partial tour with no stairs $7 DESCRIPTION American Cave Museum is a state-of-the-art showcase of underground natural history ± a little bit of Smithsonian in rural Kentucky. Your visit to Kentucky Cave Country will not be complete without an in-depth look at the fascinating world of caves. Discover the history and science of America¶s natural caverns through educational and informative exhibits. The museum is self guided with two floors of exhibits dealing with caves, groundwater, and pollution. 66

South Central Kentucky Cultural Center CONTACT INFORMATION Gail Berry, Director 200 West Water Street Glasgow, KY. 42141 Phone: 270-651-9792 www.KYCulturalCenter.com GPS Coordinates: N36 59.7494', W085 54.5477' DIRECTIONS I-65, Exit 53, take Highway 90 east to Glasgow. Located one block west of public square, turn on Liberty Street, go one block, turn right on Water Street, across from BB&T Bank. HOURS OF OPERATION Monday thru Friday: Saturday:

9:00 am to 4:00 pm 9:00 am ± 2:00 pm

ADMISSION PRICES FREE DESCRIPTION The South Central Kentucky Cultural Center is dedicated to telling the story of the people, places, and events that make up the geographic area known as the ³Barrens´ ± Metcalfe, Allen, Hart, and Monroe Counties, as well as Barren County. Housed in the Old Kentucky Pants factory in downtown Glasgow, the center ± also known as the Museum of the Barrens ± is a 30,000 sq. ft. packed with area history. Take a trip back in time at the South Central Kentucky Cultural Center. Visitors can travel all the way back to 12,000 B.C.; also included are tools and firearms, a log cabin, and a gristmill from the mid 1800¶s. Other attractions include an extensive military exhibit starting with the Civil War, a doll collection, a one-room schoolhouse and the town square as it looked at the turn of the century. The purpose of the center is to attract people who are interested in learning about the history of the Barrens as depicted in the museum displays, conducting genealogical research and attending meetings in an attractive facility.

Hart County Historical Museum CONTACT INFORMATION Nathaniel Crenshaw, President 109 Main Street Munfordville, KY. 42765 Phone: 270-524-0101 www.hartcountymuseum.org GPS Coordinates: N37 16.2313', W085 53.3139' DIRECTIONS I-65, Exit 65. HOURS OF OPERATION Monday thru Friday: Saturday:

9:00 am ± 4:00 pm 8:00 am ± 4:00 pm

ADMISSION PRICES FREE DESCRIPTION The Hart County Historical Museum, located in the Chapline Building, is located just off the square in Downtown Munfordville, Kentucky. The museum has an extensive collection of historic objects, images, books, maps and papers relating to the history of Hart County. The museum is here to preserve local history and artifacts and to educate the public about our past. At the museum, one may also research their Hart county ancestors and Civil War activity. The Munfordville Walking Tour includes ten historic buildings, many of which have Civil War histories.

Shaker Museum at South Union CONTACT INFORMATION Emily Harlan, Director 850 Shaker Museum Road P.O. Box 177 Auburn, KY. 42206 Phone: 270-542-4167 Toll Free: 800-811-8379 www.shakermuseum.com GPS Coordinates: N36 53.0484', W086 38.7768' DIRECTIONS The Shaker Museum is located 1 mile south of US-68 on KY-1466, ten miles west of Bowling Green, KY. • From I-65, take exit 20 (Natcher Parkway) North. • From the Natcher Parkway, take exit 5 (US-68 / KY-80) and turn left (west) onto US-68 /KY-80. • Continue west on US-68 about 10 miles to KY-1466 and turn left onto KY-1466 to the Shaker Museum. HOURS OF OPERATION During Regular Season (March 1 through November 30), the Shaker Museum is open for tours from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday ± Saturday and 1:00 PM ± 5:00 PM Sundays (Central Time). The last tour begins 45 minutes before closing. The Museum is closed Thanksgiving Day. During Winter Hours (December 1 through February 28), the Shaker Museum is open for tours from 10:00 AM until 4:00 PM on Tuesday ± Saturday (Central Time). The last tour begins 45 minutes before closing. The Museum is closed Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year¶s Eve and New Year¶s Day. For updated information, please call 800-811-8379, or 270-542-4167. You can also reach them by email at: shakmus@logantele.com. ADMISSION PRICES Adults: Children (ages 6-12): Children 5 and under:

$8.00 each $4.00 each FREE

Shaker Museum at South Union (Cont¶d) School Tours The Shaker Museum offers a wide range of tours and activities for school groups of all ages. Cost is $4 per student, with teachers and bus drivers free. They offer three tours: The Shaker Schoolhouse Experience (May 1- June 5); General School Tour (August 1 ± November 30); and Christmas Dinner in 1909 (December 7 ± 18). Please call them at 1-800-811-8379 to make reservations. DESCRIPTION South Union is more than just a memory. It is a place to visit and learn firsthand about the Shaker way of life. Several of the original buildings have been restored and now house a fine museum of Shaker folk life and material culture, a unique museum shop and the Shaker Tavern Bed and Breakfast. The Shaker Museum, found in the 40-room 1824 Centre House, is filled with scores of original artifacts exemplifying the Shakers¶ fine craftsmanship. Oval Boxes, baskets, Shaker silk and linen, early wooden tools as well as trestle tables, benches, chairs and other furnishings display the diversity of shaker genius. The architecture of the Centre House is pure Shaker; its double room doors and staircases illustrate the Shaker practice of separating the sexes. Multi-drawered built-in cabinets and peg strips along the walls emphasize the Shaker principles of order and cleanliness. Transoms over the retiring room doors allow for good air circulation, one of the essential rules for good health. The Shakers were a communal religious organization that flourished in America during the 19th century. Their ideals of simplicity and perfection produced a legacy of unparalleled craftsmanship and created for them a reputation of honesty, humility, and dedication to God. The religious beliefs of the Shakers set them apart from mainstream America. Their charismatic founder, Ann Lee, established a theology that eventually included principles of celibacy, communal ownership of property, public confession of sin and withdrawal from ³worldly´ society. A dance-like ritual performed as part of their worship service gained them the derogatory title ³Shakers´ ± a name they later came to accept. South Union was one of 24 villages established by the Shakers. During the village¶s 115 year history, the Shakers acquired and worked 6,000 acres of farmland, constructed over 200 buildings and maintained industries for which they gained a national reputation. South Union garden seed, fruit preserves, brooms, hats, bonnets, baskets, rugs, linen and silk were marketed to customers in the south from Nashville to New Orleans. The Shakers of South Union created a unique material culture, combining the simplicity in design mandated by Shaker leaders with the regional characteristics brought into the community by converts steeped in southern tradition. 70

Shaker Museum at South Union (Cont¶d) Today there is still one active Shaker community located at Sabbathday Lake, Maine. Even though the Shakers left South Union over 80 years ago, their legacy lives on through the things they left behind. The Shaker Museum at South Union, a nonprofit educational organization, is devoted to preserving that legacy. The Shaker Tavern, built in 1869 as a business venture for the South Union Shakers, housed a hotel for the ³people of the world.´ For more than 30 years, the Shaker Tavern maintained a thriving business, catering to the Victorian railroad travelers who stopped at South Union. Today, the Shaker Tavern is open once again to the public for overnight accommodations. A dedication to Shaker goodness combines with the ³worldly´ Victorian atmosphere to provide a unique bed and breakfast experience. The Shaker Tavern is also available for special events, group meals and other gatherings by reservation. Phone: 800-929-8701 The Museum Shop offers a large collection of Shaker books and reproductions. Handmade baskets, oval boxes, tinware, candles, Shaker brooms and herbs as well as many other unique items are available. For online shopping visit: www.shakermuseum.com . HISTORIC SITE OF THE SOUTH UNION SHAKER VILLAGE 1807 -1922

Historic Railpark Train Museum / L&N Depot CONTACT INFORMATIO Sharon Tabor, Executive Director 401 Kentucky Street Bowling Green, KY. 42101 Phone: 270-745-7317 www.historicrailpark.com GPS Coordinates: N36 59.9818', W086 26.2347' DIRECTIONS From I-65, Take Exit 26 west onto Cemetery Road (Highway 234). Follow Cemetery Road 3 miles as it becomes 8th Avenue. Turn right onto Kentucky Street and left into the Museum parking lot. HOURS OF OPERATION Tuesday through Saturday: 9am ± 5 pm Sunday: 1pm ± 4 pm. Closed Mondays from November to April Monday: 9am-5pm from May to October The museum is closed on the following holidays: Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve (1/2 day), New Year¶s Day, and Easter. ADMISSION PRICES Adult Admission: Senior (55+) Admission: Children 4 - 10: Children 3 and under:

$10.00 $8.00 $5.00 Free

Group rates available. Please call to schedule your group. 270-745-7317. The museum accepts cash, personal checks, travelers¶ checks, Discover, Mastercard and Visa. Purchase tickets and trip packages online at the Bowling Green Area Convention & Visitors Bureau website at: www.visitbgky.com/packages.html Accessibility: The train Museum is fully accessible to persons with disabilities. The Railpark section has limited accessibility due to factors such as narrow hallways and door openings. 72

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DESCRIPTION Step Aboard «For History • Interactive Exhibits • Personally Guided Train Tours • Real Passenger Cars • Continuous Movies Showing in RR Theatre • View An Enormous Working Model Railroad Layout • Great Gift Shop Interactive Exhibits: •

Meet Alfred Owens, a Pullman Porter who went to work for the railroad in 1926, see and hear him tell you about µhauling Mrs. Roosevelt.¶

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Hear the distinctive sound of the old Pan American speeding down the tracks as recorded by the WSM Radio station in 1934 while you wait to board your personalized tour of a real passenger train.

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Step into the wide screen L & N Theatre and relax in the plush, first class seats as you enjoy an entertaining assortment of railroad films and classic news reels.

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Listen to Civil War Medal of Honor winner Private Pittenger¶s account of Andrews¶ Raiders as they stole the famous ³General´ locomotive.

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Witness the burning of Bowling Green¶s first depot by five Confederate Texas Rangers.

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Touch a button to hear the sounds of the first and last passenger trains on the L & N Railroad.

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Ask a real Conductor, Railroad Engineer, or Dining Car Cook a question and listen to their answers.

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Tour an authentic Pullman Sleeper, Famous Diner, and RR Presidential Office Car; visit a little red caboose or see a 1921 RPO (Railway Post Office). Every passenger train is pulled by a powerful engine. Sit in the engineer¶s seat of the streamlined EMD E8 Diesel #796 Engine and imagine it roaring down the rails.

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The National Corvette Museum CONTACT INFORMATION Katie Frassinelli, Marketing/Communications Manager 350 Corvette Drive Bowling Green, KY. 42101 Phone: 270-781-7973 Toll Free: 800-53-VETTE (83883) Fax: 270-781-5286 www.corvettemuseum.org GPS Coordinates: N37 0.2158', W086 22.374' DIRECTIONS I-65, Exit 28. The National Corvette Museum is located on the southwest corner of the I65 and Exit 28 interchange. HOURS OF OPERATION Open seven days a week, 8am to 5pm Central Time. Closed Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year¶s Day. ADMISSION PRICES Adults: Youth (6 ± 16): Children (5 and under): Family (same household)

$10.00 $5.00 Free $25.00

(as of January 1, 2010) (as of January 1, 2010) (prices subject to change)

(AAA, group, senior, military discounts) Group Tours: Groups of 15 or more may arrange a guided tour at special rates when booked in advance. Special Events: April through October the Museum hosts an array of exciting events featuring special exhibits, tours and more. You¶re invited to be a part! Check out their website for specific dates and information: www.corvettemuseum.org .

The National Corvette Museum (Cont¶d) DESCRIPTION Crafted in power and beauty, no other sports car has carried the dreams of a nation like the Chevrolet Corvette. Now you can imagine yourself in the driver¶s seat of America¶s sports car at the National Corvette Museum. Located in a 115,000 square-foot superstructure featuring an amazing 11 story-high Skydome, the Museum is a living chronicle of the Corvette and the people who have made it a legend. It features an ever-changing collection of more than 80 dream Corvettes. Enjoy rare classics, famous race cars, and exotic experimental models. Watch the history of the Corvette unfold in the Chevrolet Theatre, have a meal in the Corvette Café, and take home your own piece of the legend from the Corvette Store. And just minutes away from the Museum is the world¶s only Corvette Assembly Plant, offering guided tours to the public. Come to the heart of Corvette Country, Bowling Green, Kentucky, and experience the dream of America¶s sports car.

Corvette Assembly Plant Tour Guidelines (Issued by the Corvette Assembly Plant) Monday ± Thursday 8:30 AM, 11:30 AM, 12:45 PM, 2:00 PM Central Standard Time About the Tours: Watch the fascinating assembly process of America¶s favorite sports car in a one mile walking tour. Observe as robots weld the steel structure and our dedicated workforce adds parts in Trim and Chassis. See an engineering marvel as the chassis and body come together in ³marriage´. Witness the birth of new Corvettes at First Start and the thrilling drive off at the end of the line. (The Corvette Assembly Plant is a handicapped accessible facility.) Days and Times: Public Tours are available Monday through Thursday at 8:30 AM, 11:30 AM, 12:45 PM, & 2:00 PM CST. GM Corvette Assembly Plant 600 Corvette Drive, Bowling Green, Ky. 42101 Phone: 270-745-8019 www.bowlinggreenassemblyplant.com GPS Coordinates: N37 0.5327', W086 22.4251' Admission Prices: $7.00 How to Get Tour Information: Keep up to date on the status of plant tours by calling 270-745-8019 or logging onto www.bowlinggreenassemblyplant.com . Internal business matters can cause cancellation of tours, so it is best to call ahead. What to Wear / What to Bring: Closed toe shoes (no sandals) are a requirement for all visitors. No cameras, electronic devices, backpacks, purses, fanny packs, or other packages or containers may be brought into the plant except by special request (for medical reasons, etc.). Age Restrictions: Children must be seven years of age or older. School groups must be fourth grade or above. Plant Shutdowns: Tours are closed on most major Holidays and during the first two weeks in July. Tours may also be canceled during pre-production of future models or due to unexpected business matters, so call tour information ahead! 76

Schmidt Museum of Coca-Cola Memorabilia CONTACT INFORMATION 109 Buffalo Creek Drive Elizabethtown, KY. 42701-7518 Phone: 270-234-1100 E-mail: info@schmidtmuseum.com www.schmidtmuseum.com GPS Coordinates: N37 42.815', W085 49.9524' DIRECTIONS I-65, Exit 94. On west side of I-65, turn right onto Buffalo Creek Drive. The museum is just past the Holiday Inn Express. HOURS OF OPERATION Open Year Round: Monday ± Saturday: 10am ± 6pm ET Sunday: Closed Closed All Major Holidays ADMISSION PRICES Adults: $5.00 Seniors: $4.00 Tour Groups: $4.00 Students: $2.00 Student Tours: $2.00 Preschoolers Free *Handicap Accessible The Schmidt Museum of Coca-Cola Memorabilia is available for group tours. If you or your party is interested in scheduling a group tour please contact them at: info@schmidtmuseum.com. . Hours of operation and admission prices are subject to change. DESCRIPTION The Schmidt Museum of Coca-Cola Memorabilia is a 32,000 square foot Museum Facility that opened in May 2006. The Museum offers: 77

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Over 8,000 square feet of exhibit space Added displays including antique Coca-Cola delivery vehicles, turn of the Century bottling works, vending machines, toys, bottle displays, signs, expanded Santa exhibit and the only complete collection of classic Coca-Cola serving trays know to exist. Expanded Museum Store 50¶s style Soda Fountain featuring Coca-Cola, snacks and sandwiches Extended Museum hours Expanded Visitor comforts RV and Tour Bus parking

A Brief History of Coca-Cola Atlanta Pharmacist and former Confederate Captain in the Civil War, Dr. John Styth Pemberton was the inventor of the ³secret formula´ that would later become known as Coca-Cola. In 1886, while working on an elixir or in his words; ³the ideal brain tonic´, Dr. Pemberton took the basic formula of his earlier French Wine Coca, took out the wine, added extract of Cola nut, essential oils and other ingredients to concoct what his bookkeeper, Frank Robinson, later branded Coca-Cola. Mr. Robinson was also responsible for the Spencerian script used by Coca-Cola which was later to become the most recognized trademark in the world. John Pemberton died in 1888, and through a series of complicated transactions, another Atlanta druggist, Asa Candler, ended up with control of the Coca-Cola Company. It was through Candler¶s brilliant marketing that Coca-Cola¶s popularity began to spread throughout the country. Another stroke of marketing genius was introduced by Joseph Biedenharn of Vicksburg, Mississippi. In 1894, the Biedenharn Candy Company was the first to bottle Coca-Cola in the Hutchinson stoppered bottles. Two enterprising lawyers from Chattanooga, Tennessee named B.F. Thomas and J.B. Whitehead, recognized the potential of selling Coca-Cola in bottles and purchased the bottling rights for almost the entire country from an unconvinced Asa Candler. Coca-Cola¶s history is rich with intuitive company leadership. Under the leadership of men like Robert Woodruff, Coca-Cola became the most famous soft drink and trademark in the world. History of the Schmidt Family and Coca-Cola In 1901, Ben Thomas, one of the two lawyers who purchased the bottling rights to CocaCola, persuaded Frederick Schmidt to leave his managers position with Southern Railway Express of Chattanooga and to purchase a Coca-Cola bottling franchise in Louisville, Kentucky. In April of 1901, the first bottle of Coca-Cola was produced by the Coca-Cola Bottling Works 2nd under the ownership of Frederick Schmidt. In 1920, Fred Schmidt divided the Louisville Franchise Territory between his three sons and the Elizabethtown

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territory was given to, middle son, Luke Schmidt. Upon his death in 1941, his wife Irene managed the operation until 1955 when their son Bill, after completing college and serving as a pilot in the United States Air Force, returned to Elizabethtown to take over the family business. Bill and his wife, Jan, represent the third generation of Coca-Cola Bottlers. In the 1970¶s, Bill and Jan¶s two sons, Luke and Larry, began work at the bottling plant. Luke and Larry represent the fourth generation of the Schmidt family to be active in the business. In the mid-1980¶s, Luke left the CCBC in Elizabethtown to organize and head up an entity dedicated to recycling plastic beverage containers. Larry remained active in the management of the business, becoming president in the mid1990¶s and stayed in the position through the sale of the Coca-Cola franchise in 1999 and the subsequent sale of the bottling and canning facility in 2004. History of the Schmidt Museum With completion of the third Elizabethtown Coca-Cola Bottling Plant in 1971, Bill and his wife, Jan, began to search out a few Coca-Cola memorabilia was filling warehouses. In 1976, dedicated space was created in the bottling plant for the Schmidt Museum Collection of Coca-Cola Memorabilia, which opened to the public in March of 1977. After 25 years and almost a million visitors from around the world, the Museum closed in November of 1999 due to changes in State safety regulations. In April 2001, The Schmidt Museum of Coca-Cola Memorabilia reopened in the Elizabethtown Tourism and Convention Center located at 1030 North Mulberry. The interim museum exhibited over 1,100 rare artifacts from a collection, which now numbers well over 80,000 items. In the Fall of 2005, the Schmidt Museum of Coca-Cola Memorabilia moved to its new 32,000 square foot museum/warehouse facility located at 109 Buffalo Creek Drive, Elizabethtown, KY.

THEATER & THEATRE

HORSE CAVE Kentucky Repertory Theatre

800-342-2177

GLASGOW Marquee Highland 8 Cinemas

270-678-1605

The Plaza Theatre

270-361-2101

Kentucky Repertory Theatre CONTACT INFORMATION Robert Brock, Artistic Director 107 East Main Street P.O. Box 215 Horse Cave, KY. 42749 Phone: 270-786-2177 Toll Free: 800-342-2177 www.kentuckyrep.org GPS Coordinates: N37 10.7711', W085 54.4247' DIRECTIONS I-65, Exit 58. Head east on Highway 218 and Kentucky Repertory Theatre will be on the right at 107 East Main Street in Historic Downtown Horse Cave, about 2 miles from the interstate. HOURS OF OPERATION To see the performance dates scheduled for Kentucky Repertory Theatre please visit: www.kentuckyrep.org/2009%20Season.html. Contact Numbers & E-mail: 1-800-342-2177 or 270-786-2177 E-mail: tickets@kentuckyrep.org ADMISSION PRICES Single Ticket Prices: • • • • • • •

Friday & Saturday Evenings All other shows Students (any age with ID) Children (12 & under) Seniors (65+) Military AAA

$19.00 $17.00 $10.00 $8.00 10% Off Regular Price 10% Off Regular Price 10% Off Regular Price

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DESCRIPTION KRT History Kentucky Repertory Theatre at Horse Cave was founded in 1976 through the vision of Horse Cave residents who identified a need to bring both cultural and economic growth to the area. The curtain rose for the first performance on June 10, 1977 with Warren Hammack leading as Artistic Director of what was then known as Horse Cave Theatre. For 33 seasons the Theatre has maintained and strengthened its purpose to provide quality, professional theatre, particularly for the citizens of Kentucky, by presenting a repertory of work drawn from the very best of their diverse culture¶s theatrical heritage. In addition to being one of the few remaining rotating repertory theatres in the country, KRT is an important facilitator of cultural growth in the region. This is achieved by providing a wide variety of educational opportunities and making live theatre experiences accessible to everyone in the region and beyond. In 2002, Warren Hammack retired after guiding Horse Cave Theatre for 25 years. He was succeeded by Robert Brock. Kentucky Repertory Theatre is located in the City of Horse Cave, population 2,252 in Hart County, Kentucky, population 17,445, a rural area in the cave region of Southern Kentucky. In 2003 Horse Cave and Hart County were added into the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC), meeting ARC¶s criteria for classification as economically distressed. In spite of this, the Theatre¶s presence for 27 years has enabled Horse Cave, which is currently in the process of significant downtown revitalization, to retain its identity. In addition to being added to the National Register of Historic Places, the city is a member of the Kentucky Main Street Program established to generate renewed confidence in downtown areas through an improved image and to create new job opportunities through the attraction of new businesses and strengthened service/retain markets. In addition, Horse Cave was recognized as one of eleven Kentucky cities to receive the 2002 Enterprise Cities Award for its Heritage Festival Project. Awarded by the Kentucky League of Cities and Lane Report, it recognized cities that demonstrate entrepreneurship, innovation, and excellence in local governance. The structure that houses Kentucky Repertory Theatre was renovated for the first season in 1977 to accommodate a 346-seat auditorium featuring a modern thrust stage. At the same time, a structure designed to resemble a tobacco-curing barn indigenous to the area was built to provide space for the lobby and dressing rooms. A $1.3 million Addition and Renovation project, completed in 1993, reshaped two turn-of-the century buildings into one theatre-producing facility. The 1998 purchase of a residential building adjacent to the Theatre and a commercial warehouse property less than one block away provided space for the Theatre¶s administrative offices and a home for the Scene and Properties Shops. The improvements have enabled the Theatre to produce its programs more efficiently and to expand its production season and educational offerings through the winter months.

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In 1977, local attorney Robert Hensley donated the historic Horse Cave State Bank building to Kentucky Repertory Theatre. Employing a City Block Development Grant and a Renaissance on Main grant, the Theatre renovated the structure, with the primary objective of creating a home for KRT¶s newly incorporated education program, the Kentucky Theatre for Youth. In addition, KRT included office and meeting space on the ground floor and five units of company housing on the second floor. The estimated cost of rehabilitation was $650,000. The building covers 2,688 square feet on the first floor and the same amount on the second floor. The building was fully completed in 2007. KRT is a unique gem in Southern Kentucky. For 33 years, this fully professional (Equity) theatre has produced repertory performances of classic plays in a rural area where fine-arts opportunities are limited. KRT has also commissioned more than two dozen original plays. The educational arm of the Theatre served more than fifteen thousand elementary and high school students last year alone. KRT offers student matinees and workshops at the Theatre. Touring productions, workshops, and classes also travel to schools in 35 counties. KRT has been identified by U.S.A. Today as ³«one of 10 great places to see the lights way off Broadway.´ Kentucky Repertory Theatre was selected by Governor Steve Beshear to receive the highest honor Kentucky bestows on an arts organization, The Governor¶s Award in Community Arts. Kentucky Repertory Theatre was chosen by the Kentucky Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission to produce two plays about Abraham Lincoln as official activities surrounding the celebration of his birth.

Marquee Highland 8 Cinemas

CONTACT INFORMATION 2400 Happy Valley Road Glasgow, KY. 42141 Phone: 270-678-1613 24 hour Movie Information: 270-678-1605 www.marqueecinemas.com/location.asp?location=4494 GPS Coordinates: N37 0.5689', W085 55.2723' DIRECTIONS I-65, Exit 53. Head east on Highway 90 and Marquee Cinemas will be about 9 miles from I-65 and on your left, directly across from Glasgow¶s Super Walmart. HOURS OF OPERATION Open 365 days. Call movie line for shows and times: 270-678-1605 Check website for shows and times: www.marqueecinemas.com/location.asp?location=4494 ADMISSION PRICES General Admission: Adult: Matinee (Shows before 6:00 pm) Child (Ages 2 to 11) Senior (Ages 62 & older) Early Bird (1st show before 2pm Mon-Thur)

$8.00 $6.25 $6.25 $6.25 $5.75

3-D Films: Adult Evening: Matinee (Shows before 6:00 pm) Child (Ages 2 to 11) Senior (Ages 62 & older) Early Bird (1st show before 2pm Mon-Thur)

$10.50 $8.75 $8.75 $8.75 $8.25

* Stadium Seating

*Dolby Digital Sound

*Handicap Accessible

The Plaza Theatre CONTACT INFORMATION Steve Jones, Executive Director 115 East Main Street Glasgow, KY. 42141 Phone: 270-361-2101 Fax: 270-834-8147 www.plaza.org E-mail: info@plaza.org GPS Coordinates: N36 59.7505', W085 54.7006' DIRECTIONS Take Highway 90 from I-65, Exit 53, to Glasgow. Highway 90 will become Happy Valley Road in Glasgow and follow Happy Valley Road until it dead ends into Race Street. Turn right on Race Street and go through three traffic lights until you reach the town square. The Plaza Theatre will be just off the square on the northeast side. HOURS OF OPERATION Monday ± Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (closed for lunch from 12:00 noon to 1:00 PM) Evenings of performances, Box Office opens one (1) hour prior to showtime. DESCRIPTION (History courtesy of Jesse Brown) History Bruce Aspley began his career in the theater business in 1917 when he purchased the Lyon Opera House, which he remodeled and reopened as the Trigg Theatre. Money from this successful operation was used to finance the building of his dream, the Plaza Theatre. He traveled widely in the late 1920¶s looking for ideas to incorporate in this new movie house. Construction of the building, designed by local architect, Dixon Rapp, began in the spring of 1930. Financial difficulties caused by the Great Depression made it necessary to proceed only as funds became available. The construction took four years to complete. According to Aspley family sources, the tile and sculptures were imported from Italy. The Plaza became the second air conditioned building in Glasgow, the Trigg Theatre being the first. Sound was provided by a state-of-the-art RCA system. Three giant projectors were installed to show multi reel movies.

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Bruce¶s original plan called for the Plaza to open on his birthday, July 4th, but it was not ready. The opening came on August 23, 1934, and was accompanied by full-page ads in local newspapers. The first show was ³The Cat¶s Paw´, starring Harold Lloyd. All 1,500 seats were reportedly sold out. Admission was 25 cents for adults in the evening, 20 cents for matinees, and 10 cents for children for all shows. These prices continued for many years. According to Duane Aspley, Bruce¶s granddaughter, Mrs. Mary Aspley sold tickets, while Bruce greeted guests, and Sam Gass ran the projectors. William Beatty Jones reportedly sat on a stool for hours in front of the ticket window to buy the first ticket. Bobby Goodman admits to having also been in that first audience. In April 1935, Mr. Aspley announced a new policy of offering stage shows as well as screen shows. They were usually on the same bill and at ³no advance in price.´ Uncle Dave Macon on Wednesday and Thursday, May 1st and 2nd, 1935 headed the first live act under this new policy. Because of the proximity to Nashville, many country music artist appeared at the Plaza. Minnie Pearl, oretta Lynn, he Carter Family, Flatt and Scruggs, Porter Wagoner, and Dolly Parton were among those who performed here. Not all headliners were from country music. Dinah Shore, Roy Rogers, and Gene Autry were among others who visited the Plaza. Gene Autry¶s January 15th, 1938, appearance was advertised as continuous shows from 10:30 AM to 11:30 PM. During one of these shows 3 year old Roberta Sanders responded to Gene¶s invitation and went on stage with Gene and ³Champion the Wonder Horse.´ On one occasion the on-stage attraction was female Siamese twins who talked of their experiences and offered musical numbers. Throughout most of the time of its operation, the Plaza offered a different program of movies four times each week. New movies opened each Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. One notable exception to this pattern was the original showing of ³Gone With the Wind.´ This movie opened for a seven day run on March 21, 1940. Another exception was an ³advance in price.´ All reserved seats were $1.26 including tax and were available at Cherry¶s Coffee Shop. The Wednesday matinee showing was continuous with no reservations and at a cost of 75 cents. The movie returned for a regular engagement in February 1941. During World War II, Mr. Aspley was active in the effort to sell war bonds and was recognized for his efforts by the state of Kentucky and by the Secretary of the Treasury and President Franklin Roosevelt. Food drives at Thanksgiving, free shows for children at Christmas, and charity events to meet special needs were also held at the Plaza. Bruce Aspley was twice honored as Glasgow¶s Man of the Year. In 1953 the Plaza Theatre made the necessary alterations to show its first 3-D movie, ³House of Wax.´ Two years later Bruce and Mary Aspley retired and soon moved to

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Florida. Their son, Walter ÂłJiggerÂ´ Aspley, assumed management of the Plaza and operated it until he sold it in the 1970s. The theater was then rented to different groups for a variety of uses until it closed in the 1990s. The Plaza was purchased by the city of Glasgow in September2001 for $200,000. Renovation was begun under the leadership of Mayor Charlie Honeycutt who worked tirelessly on the project even after he left office. Renovations have been made possible through government grants, city funds, and the contributions of individuals and groups.

HORSEBACK RIDING CAVE CITY Jesse James Riding Stables (Located at KY. Action Park)

270-773-2560 270-798-0860

MAMMOTH CAVE Double J Stables

270-286-8167

Mammoth Cave Horse Camp

888-682-3958

LUCAS Barren River State Resort Park Golf

270-646-2151 800-325-0057

Jesse James Riding Stables (Located at KY. Action Park) CONTACT INFORMATION Mary Lou Carey, owner 3057 Mammoth Cave Road Cave City, KY. 42127 Phone: 270-773-3530 Toll Free: 800-798-0560 www.kentuckyactionpark.com GPS Coordinates: N37 7.995', W086 0.319' DIRECTIONS I-65, Exit 53. Head west on Highway 70 and Kentucky Action Park will be on the left, about 2 miles from the interstate. HOURS OF OPERATION February: March: March 14th ± September:

10:00 am ± 6:00 pm (Open weekends, weather permitting) 10:00 am ± 6:00 pm Daily 10:00 am ± 10:00 pm (weather permitting)

ADMISSION PRICES ½ Hour: 1 Hour: 2 Hours:

$12 $16 $30

2 ± 5 year olds must ride double with an adult 6 years and up may ride their own horse DESCRIPTION There is nothing more exciting than horseback riding and what better place than in Kentucky, and at Jesse James Riding Stables. • • • • • •

Jesse James Riding Stables is one of the largest riding stables in Kentucky Jesse James Riding Stables has been in business for over 34 years. They offer only guided trail rides for 2 year olds and up. They are also an approved site for the Kentuckiana Girl Scouts. People from all over the world have come to know that Jesse James Riding Stables offers an outstanding experience and great value to vacation plans. Let their guides lead you into the valley, to see up close, some of the most breathtaking scenery this area has to offer.

Barren River State Resort Park Horseback Riding CONTACT INFORMATION Monica Conrad, Park Manager 1149 State Park Road Lucas, KY. 42156 Phone: 270-646-2151 Toll Free: 800-325-0057 www.parks.ky.gov/findparks/resortparks/br/ GPS Coordinates: N36 50.1697', W086 2.2708' DIRECTIONS I-65, Exit 53. Take Highway 90 east to Glasgow. Turn right on US 31-E and travel south about 14 miles to Barren River Resort State Park. HOURS OF OPERATION Memorial Day ± Labor Day 9:00 am ± 5:00 pm Daily ADMISSION PRICES Adults:

$15

6 years and up may ride their own horse Call for reservations and more prices DESCRIPTION The entire family can enjoy guided trail rides from Memorial Day through Labor Day from 9:00 am until 5:00 pm, weather permitting. Rides leave every hour on the hour and last for approximately 45 minutes. Your ride will take you through a wooded area along the lakeshore and through a meadow area of the park. As you proceed through these various habitat areas, you may see wildlife including, but not limited to, whitetail deer, wild turkey, great blue herons, Canadian geese, rabbits, and may even hear the sounds of our state bird, the Cardinal. Children under 6 are not permitted on the rides. Current rate of $15 per person, advance signup recommended. Extension #2418.

Double J Stables & Horseman¶s Camp CONTACT INFORMATION Jack Bacon 542 Lincoln School Road Mammoth Cave, KY. 42259 Phone: 270-286-8167 Toll Free: 800-730-4773 (Only in Kentucky) www.doublejstables.com GPS Coordinates: N37 10.9084', W086 5.4777' DIRECTIONS Coming from the North on I-65, take exit 71 ± Bonneville. At the end of the ramp make a right, go ¼ mile and make another right. Go another ¼ mile and make a left on Highway 728. Take Highway 728 for 14 miles, go through the stop sign at Cub Run. Go another 7 miles, pass Fork¶s Grocery Store on your left, Double J Stables is the second paved road on the left. HOURS OF OPERATION March 1st - October Call for reservations. ADMISSION PRICES 1 Hour: 1 ½ Hours: 2 Hours: 4 Hours: 6 Hours: 8 Hours:

$15 $20 $25 $75 $95 $125

6 years and up may ride their own horse DESCRIPTION Double J Stables and Campgrounds is located off the Northeastern corner of Mammoth Cave National Park. They are as close as you can get to Mammoth Cave National Park. You do not need to cross or ride on any public roads to enter the park, just mount up and ride on in. Mammoth Cave National Park offers 70 miles of beautiful scenic trails. For the most part, they are challenging. The trailhead is located adjacent to their campgrounds. If you are camping with your own horse, no guide is required. Trail maps are available and all trails are newly marked. 91

Mammoth Cave Horse Camp CONTACT INFORMATION 2578 Ollie Road Mammoth Cave, KY. 42259 Toll Free: 888-682-3958 www.mammothcavehorsecamp.com GPS Coordinates: N37 10.9084', W086 5.4777' Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1253 Mt. Washington, KY. 40047 DIRECTIONS From the North: 24.3 miles ± about 57 minutes from I-65 Exit I-65 at Exit 71, Bonnieville Turn right (west) on Bacon Creek Road/KY-728 toward Olive Ave. 0.5 miles Turn right at KY-728/US-31W 0.4 miles Turn left at KY-728/Priceville Road 1.9 miles Slight left to stay on KY-728/Priceville Road 3.0 miles Slight left to stay on KY-728/Priceville Road Continue to follow KY-728 11.9 miles 6. Turn left at E Gap Hill Road/KY-728 4.0 miles 7. Turn left at Ollie Road ± Mammoth Cave Horse Camp will be on the right about 2.5 miles

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

From the West: 28.4 miles ± about 50 minutes from Western Kentucky Parkway 1. 2. 3. 4.

Exit Western Kentucky Parkway at Exit 107, Leitchfield Turn onto KY-259 heading south Head south on KY-259 and continue to follow KY-259 17.2 miles Turn left at KY-728/Nolin Dam Road 8.7 miles Turn right at Ollie Road ± Mammoth Cave Horse Camp will be on the right about 2.5 miles

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From the South: 31.9 miles Âą about 57 minutes Exit I-65 at exit 38 SmithÂśs Grove 1. Head east on Exit 38 toward KY-101/Smiths Grove & Scottsville Road 0.3 miles 2. Turn left at KY-101/Smiths Grove & Scottsville Road (signs for Smiths Grove) Continue to follow KY-101 1.1 miles th 3. Turn left at 6 Street/KY-101 Continue to follow KY-101 2.7 miles 4. Turn left at KY-101/Louisville Road/US-31W 0.7 miles 5. Turn right at S Chalybeate Road/KY-101 5.3 miles 6. Slight left at Brownsville Road/KY-259 Continue to follow KY-259 10.6 miles 7. Turn right at KY-728/Nolin Dam Road 8.7 miles 8. Turn right at Ollie Road, Mammoth Cave Horse Camp will be on the right 2.5 miles HOURS OF OPERATION Now open 7 days per week. Call for reservations. RATES Campsite

Electric & Water Primitive (water nearby)

$24.00 nightly $16.00 nightly

Stalls 10 x 12 covered stall $10.00 nightly (Stall rental includes sawdust; stalls must be cleaned daily by guest) Stall cleaning

We will clean your stall while Your horse is on the trail

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Picket Line

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$5.00

Special Event Pricing: Regular Camping Rates Apply Plus the Following Fees: 2 Night Events - $49.00 Adult $29.00 Youth Children Free 3 Night Events- $69.00 Adult $39.00 Youth Children Free Adult = 18 and over Youth = 13 -17

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DESCRIPTION Mammoth Cave Horse Camp is nestled on the fringe of Mammoth Cave National Park in south central Kentucky. You will experience approximately 60 miles of back country trails offering incredible views of big timber, caves, rivers, waterfalls, creeks, four seasons of color and an abundance of wildlife. While in camp you will enjoy first class amenities including water, electric, picnic tables, fire rings and a modern restroom shower facility. Additionally, you can rest comfortably knowing that your beloved equine is safe and secure in his 10 x 12 foot covered stall. Plan to attend one of their ³Special Event´ weekend rides this year that will include delicious ³home style cooking´ and evening entertainment. Let them host a weekend ride for your trail or saddle club; just give them a call at: 888-682-3958. Campground: • Each developed site has a water hydrant and an electrical pedestal • The electrical pedestal will accommodate 20, 30, 50 amp trailers • Each site has a picnic table and a fire ring/grill • Primitive sites do not have electric but there is water nearby • There are 6 private multi-users showers • There are men and women¶s restrooms with flush toilets For your Horses: • Stalls are 10 x 12 with a 4 foot gate, hay rack and bucket hooks • Stall rental includes sawdust • Stalls are to be cleaned daily by guest (or they will do it for you for a small fee) • Bring your own buckets, hay bags, etc. • They provide wheel barrows and manure pits ± bring your own muck fork • Water is located at the barns • There is a horse wash area near the barns • On sites that allow picketing there are permanent posts ± bring your own picket line If you prefer to let someone else do the cooking for you«..there are a couple of restaurants within a short driving distance of their campground. The Backwoods Café is located 2.5 miles from the Mammoth Cave Horse Camp. They feature a breakfast and dinner buffet as well as a diverse menu and the food is all cooked ³home style´. You can also ride to the restaurant through the park, tie up your horse on a hitching rail and have a delicious meal and then ride back to the campground. It is about a 1.5 hour ride on horseback. ³Ride Kentucky¶s Premier Trails, Stay at Kentucky¶s Premier Horse Camp´

CAMPGROUNDS & RV PARKS CAVE CITY Cave Country RV Campground

270-773-4687

Jellystone Park ± Camp ± Resort - Cabins

270-773-3840 800-523-1854

Jesse James Campground & Cabins

270-773-2560 800-798-0560

Mammoth Cave Mountain Bikes & Camping

270-773-6087

Oake¶s Campground

270-773-4740

Singing Hills Campground

270-773-3789

PARK CITY Diamond Caverns Campground

270-749-3114

MAMMOTH CAVE Mammoth Cave Campground

270-758-2424 877-444-6777

Double J Stables & Campground

270-286-8167

Mammoth Cave Horse Camp

888-682-3958

HORSE CAVE KOA Campground & Cabins

270-786-2819

NOLIN LAKE Nolin Lake State Park

270-286-4511

Moutardier Marina & Campground

270-286-4069

BARREN RIVER Barren River State Park Camping

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Cave Country RV Campground CONTACT INFORMATION Jeff Lawson, Owner 216 Gaunce Drive Cave City, KY. 42127 Phone: 270-773-4678 E-mail: office@cavecountryrv.com www.cavecountryrv.com GPS Coordinates: N37 8.1493', W085 58.1485' Free WiFi in the park DIRECTIONS From I-65 Southbound: Take Exit 53, turn right onto Highway 90 at interchange. Follow Highway 90 down the hill (about .4 miles) past the red light. Turn left at the next street (Sanders St.) between Cracker Barrel and McDonald¶s. Make the first right onto Gaunce Drive. The campground is on your right hand side (about 100 yards). From I-65 Northbound: Take Exit 53, turn right onto Highway 90 at interchange. Follow Highway 90 down the hill (about .4 miles) past the red light. Turn left at the next street (Sanders Street) between Cracker Barrel and McDonald¶s. Make the first right onto Gaunce Drive. The campground is on your right hand side (about 100 yards). HOURS OF OPERATION Open year round. Sunday ± Saturday:

10:00 am ± 6:00 pm CST

ADMISSION PRICES At Cave Country RV Campground you¶ll get great RV campground rates near Mammoth Cave National Park. If you¶re looking for a convenient stop from your travels, or planning an enjoyable vacation in Mammoth Cave country, consider Cave Country RV Campground as your home away from home. In order to make your RV vacation more affordable, we offer RV campground rates based on nightly and weekly packages, plus we have monthly and group rate options. After a long day of driving or sightseeing and exploring, you¶ll appreciate the luxury of long pull-thru sites, full hookups, sparkling clean facilities and other amenities at a great RV camping rate. Call us and « Ask about our RV Campground Discounts. Come to Mammoth Cave country and experience the best RV camping in central Kentucky! 96

Cave Country RV Campground (Continued) RV Campground Rates Per Night: 30 Amp Site/Night: $32.00 50 Amp Site/Night: $34.00 (This includes 2 persons per site, full hook ups, wse cable TV & WiFi) RV Campground Rates Per Week: 30 Amp Site/Week: $189.00 50 Amp Site/Week: $195.00 (This includes 2 persons per site, full hook ups, wse cable TV & WiFi) Monthly Rates begin at $450.00 plus electric* Group Rates are also available* Cave Country RV Campground welcomes RV Group Campers and Travel Clubs * Contact campground Manager for monthly and group rate details. Other rules and restrictions may apply. DESCRIPTION • • • • • • • • • •

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Yogi Bear¶s Jellystone Park ± Camp - Resort CONTACT INFORMATION Bill and Kay Pott, Owner 1002 Mammoth Cave Road Cave City, KY. 42127 Phone: 270-773-3840 Toll Free: 800-523-1854 E-mail: yogi@jellystonemammothcave.com www.jellystonemammothcave.com GPS Coordinates: N37 8.0805', W085 59.7322' DIRECTIONS I-65, Exit 53. Take Highway 70 west about 1 miles from I-65 and Jellystone Park and Campground will be on your right. HOURS OF OPERATION Open year round. FACILITIES Over 200 campsites including 20/30/50 amp electrical, water, sewer and primitive sites. * 47 rental cabins of various sizes * Clean restrooms * Fire rings & picnic tables at all sites * Game room * Free Hi-Speed WiFi to all campsites & cabins * 300¶ waterslide * Campground store * Volleyball * Amphitheater * Pavilion * Mini-golf * Horseshoes * Basketball * Snack Bar * Rental golf carts * Fishing pond for the kids * Pet playground * Propane * Ice and Firewood * Laundry facilities * Outdoor movies * Hey-hey-hey rides * Karaoke * Swimming pool * Kiddie Pool * Children¶s playgrounds * Full time recreational staff * Family reunions * Memorial Day to Labor Day nondenominational Sunday services. Creating memories for family and friends is what they are all about at Yogi Bear¶s Jellystone Park Camp Resort in Mammoth Cave Kentucky. 98

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2009 RATE SCHEDULE Off Season $20 $25 $28

Primitive area, no hookups Water/Electric W/E/S 30 amp electric Generally 25-35¶ site length W/E/S/TV 30 amp electric $30 Generally 40-45¶ site length Full Hookup 30/50 electric $35 Generally 45-70¶ site length Efficiency Cabin $53 Amish Cabin $69 Log Cabin $69 Savannah Cabin $75 Independence Cabin $90 Cumberland Cabin $90 2 Bedroom Cabin $95 Bungalow $140 Bunkhouse $75 Bear Dens $40 Cabin Cleaning/Security $100

Peak Season $27 $38 $43

Holidays $32 $45 $50

Halloween Weekends $25 $35 $38

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Award recognition by Yogi Bear¶s Jellystone Park Franchise System:

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Jesse James Campground (Located at KY. Action Park) CONTACT INFORMATION Mary Lou Carey, owner 3057 Mammoth Cave Road Cave City, KY. 42127 Phone: 270-773-3530 Toll Free: 800-798-0560 www.kentuckyactionpark.com GPS Coordinates: N37 7.995', W086 0.319' DIRECTIONS I-65, Exit 53. Head west on Highway 70 and Kentucky Action Park will be on the left, about 2 miles from the interstate. HOURS OF OPERATION GENERAL INFORMATION 2 Full hook ups Water, electric, and sewer Partial hook ups with electric and water 20 Primitive sites Bathhouse and water available DESCRIPTION

The cabins at Jesse James Campground have the look of the old west, but offer many modern amenities. Cabins are fully furnished and offer full baths, kitchenettes complete with table, refrigerator, cookware, dishes, silverware, microwave, hot plate, and coffee maker, TV with DVD/VCR combo, individual charcoal grills, picnic tables, and all linens and towels are supplied. All cabins have a loft which can sleep up to 6 children. No beds are in the loft so bring your children¶s sleeping bags. Each cabin overlooks the beautiful rolling hills and valleys of South Central Kentucky, the perfect end to a long fun-filled day at Kentucky Action Park and Jesse James Riding Stables. 100

Mammoth Cave Adventures & Campground CONTACT INFORMATION Shawn Bull, Owner 1994 Roy Hunter Road Cave City, KY. 42127 Phone: 270-773-6087 www.mammothcave-adventures.com GPS Coordinates: N37 10.5655', W086 1.9325' DIRECTIONS PRICES $15 Campsites per night Cash and travelers checks only DESCRIPTION Mammoth Cave Adventures and Camping welcomes you to a breathtaking getaway! Enjoy your camping vacation with privacy. Camp on ridges overlooking the breathtaking woods and bluffs throughout our remote campsites. Looking for scenic mountain bike trails? Come and pedal through lush deep woods or ride the back roads that border Mammoth Cave National Park.

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The Oakes Motel & Campground CONTACT INFORMATION Maria and AJ,Amirudden, Owners 5091 Mammoth Cave Road Cave City, KY. 42127 Phone: 270-773-4740 Fax: 270-773-4842 E-mail: oakes@scrtc.com www.theoakesmotel.com GPS Coordinates: N37 7.6156', W086 3.3216' DIRECTIONS I-65, Exit 53. Head west on Highway 70 and travel about 4 miles. Highway 70 will make a sharp left as it intersects with Highway 255. The Oakes Motel & Campground will be on the left side of the road at this corner intersection. HOURS OF OPERATION Open year round. 24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week. GENERAL INFORMATION Full RV Hook Ups with water, electricity, and sewer: Campsites with utilities: Campsites without utilities:

$25.00 per night plus tax. $22.00 per night plus tax. $20.00 per night plus tax.

DESCRIPTION

The Oakes Motel & Campground is a locally owned and operated motel and campground in Cave City, Kentucky, for cabins, campsites, tents, RVs, and campers. There comfortable, home-like cabins and campsites with full hookups are a place where you¶ll find real Southern Hospitality. The owners, AJ and Maria, invite you to visit and enjoy all that they have to offer.

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Historic, Comfortable Accommodations The Oakes Motel and Campground has 10 cozy cabins, sheltered among large oak trees. It was built in 1928 and has been restored to offer a comfortable place to stay on your visit to the Mammoth Cave area. If you are driving an RV, they can also accommodate you with full hookups for water, electricity, and also sewer in their campground. And finally, if you like to carry your ³Room´ in a duffle bag, they have tent spaces. All of their campsites have access to full restroom and bath facilities with separate sections for men and women. The Oakes cabins range in size up to three rooms, complete with a kitchen and room for 6 adults. They have a cabin with a nice kitchenette. And, they have several cabins perfect for 2 people (Great for Honeymooners). They have 1 cabin that will sleep 4 people, but they don¶t have phones in the cabins (you are on vacation to get away from it all, right?!). All of the Oakes cabins have air-conditioning, microwave, refrigerator, linens, and DISH Network TV. They are open year-round, and they welcome your pets. Are you traveling with a group? They now have a clean comfortable bunkhouse that sleeps up to 9 people. Great for scout groups or families. Enjoy the Great Surroundings The Oakes Motel & Campground is the closest lodging facility to Mammoth Cave National Park ± less than 10 minutes and 2 miles to the Visitor Center, but is also convenient to all the great activities available in Cave City. They are located 4 miles west of I-65 (Exit 53) on US Highway 70, which puts them just minutes from amusement parks, horseback riding, miniature golf, hiking, and museums. If you enjoy canoeing, visit nearby Mammoth Cave Canoe and Kayak Company for a scenic trip on the Green River. At the Oakes Motel & Campground, you¶ll be comfortable with their accommodations, and they will do all they can to make your stay as enjoyable as possible. They know that you and your family will be pleased with their rooms, their rates, and their service.

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Singing Hills RV Park & Campground CONTACT INFORMATION Beth and Eldon Brown, Owners 4110 Mammoth Cave Road Cave City, KY. 42127 Phone: 270-773-3789 Fax: 270-773-3879 E-mail: info@singinghillsrvpark.com www.singinghillsrvpark.com GPS Coordinates: N37 7.9442', W086 1.3472' DIRECTIONS I-65, Exit 53. Head west on Highway 70 and travel about 3 miles. Singing Hills RV Park and Campground will be on your right (almost directly opposite Ridgetop Pay Lake). HOURS OF OPERATION Open year round. DESCRIPTION Singing Hills was purchased in January 2007 by Eldon and Beth Brown. They have been busy cleaning, repairing, and sprucing up so Singing Hills will be in great shape for your visit. Singing Hills has something for everyone. It offers a quiet place to rest at the end of a busy day. There is room to go for a walk and enjoy the natural beauty of the park. A fully stocked pond awaits those who prefer to relax with a fishing pole in hand. Fishing is free and no license is required. Here are some of the things that have been done since they purchased the campground to make Singing Hills more comfortable for their RV guests and tent campers: • • • • • • • • •

New sites have been added New roads have been added 50 amp pedestals at several of the RV sites new picnic tables school yard type swing set has been installed propane filling station has been added bath house scrubbed and painted office cleaned and painted pond cleaned and ready for fishing

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new signs all around the campground new user friendly site maps WiFi connection available throughout the park Daily weather report posted on office bulletin board

Singing Hills is located in the heart of Kentucky¶s beautiful cave country just outside Mammoth Cave National Park. It is easily accessible from I-65 and is close to many of the area attractions. Eldon and Beth enjoy being with people and want to make sure that every guest at Singing Hills feels welcome. They want each of their guests to have an enjoyable camping experience. Eldon and Beth live on the campground, in the mobile home behind the office. They maintain regular office hours and are available 24/7 in case of emergency.

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Diamond Caverns Campground CONTACT INFORMATION Lana Riddle 1878 Mammoth Cave Parkway P.O. Box 305 Park City, KY. 42160 Phone: 270-749-2891 Ext. 118 Reservations: 270-749-3114 www.mammothcave.com/dcrcamp.htm GPS Coordinates: N37 6.8792', W086 3.7286' DIRECTIONS I-65, Exit 48. Diamond Caverns Campground is located 1 mile west of the I-65 interchange on Mammoth Cave Parkway. HOURS OF OPERATION Open year round. GENERAL INFORMATION Full Hookup = $27.50 for 2 people Age 3-17 + $1.00 per person 18 & over + $2.00 per person Water/Electric = $24.00 for 2 people Age 3-17 + $1.00 per person 18 & over + $2.00 per person Primitive = $22.00 for 2 people Age 3-17 + $1.00 per person 18 & over + $2.00 per person COAST TO COAST AFFILIATION Diamond Caverns Campground is a Coast to Coast camping facility with full hook-ups and a large selection of campsites for the tent campers. The recreation center provides members with tanning facilities, exercise tables, and a workout area. They have a sauna and a Jacuzzi for relaxing after the workout. There is a game room for teens, and a family center for the whole family. Reservations for either campground can be made by calling Diamond Caverns Resort and Golf Club at 1-270-749-3114, M onday through Friday, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm CST.

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DESCRIPTION Diamond Caverns is a beautiful and spacious campground located in a wooded setting only seven miles from Mammoth Cave National Park. There are full hook-ups for those big RVs that have it all, as well as special sites for those who wish to ³rough it´ a little. However, you will never have to be too primitive. They have shower facilities, restrooms, and laundry right on the premises. There is a pavilion for family ³gettogethers,´ fishing, paddle boats, a playground, and a snack bar. Enjoy the fellowship of other campers around their pool, or take a stroll around their stunning lake. Diamond Cavern campsites provide campers with lots of room.

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Mammoth Cave National Park - Camping CONTACT INFORMATION P.O. Box 7 Mammoth Cave, KY. 42259 Phone: 270-758-2180 www.nps.gov/maca/planyourvisit/camping.htm DIRECTIONS HOURS OF OPERATION GENERAL INFORMATION There are few better ways to discover the pleasures and curiosities of the sunlit side of Mammoth Cave National Park than to camp among the trees or by the waters. The park offers camping in three developed campgrounds and in more than a dozen primitive sites in the backcountry and along the Green and Nolin Rivers. The table below will help you choose the one that¶s best for you. Also be sure to check Campground Regulations. Mammoth Cave Campground is first-come, first serve from September 16 ± May 15. Campground

Mammoth Cave

Houchins Ferry

Maple Springs

Sites Fees (per night) Reservations RV Sites RV Hookups Dump Station Grill & Tables Camp Store Toilets: Flush Toilets: Chemical Showers Coin Laundry Water Large Groups

105 / 4 group $17 / $20 Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes

12 $12 No No No No Yes Yes No Yes No No Yes No

4 Equestrian / 3 group $22 / $30 Yes No Yes No Yes Yes No Yes No No Yes Yes

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Mammoth Cave National Park ± Camping (Cont¶d) DESCRIPTION MAMMOTH CAVE CAMPGROUND Located ¼ mile from the park Visitor Center, this campground includes 105 sites. Each site features a paved parking area, a picnic table, and a fire ring. The campground has restrooms, fresh water, a dump station, garbage dumpsters, and a recycling station. There are no hookups for electricity or water. The camping fee is $17 per night per site and $8.50 for visitors with Golden Age/Golden Access passports and America The Beautiful Senior/Access Passports. No Refunds. Reservations are recommended during peak season (May 15 ± September 15). NOTE: Mammoth Cave Campground is open year-round for first come, first served camping. Check-in time is 12 noon, and check-out time is 11am. A maximum of 8 persons is permitted at each site, and campers may stay a maximum of 14 days in a calendar year. Showers, operated by the park concessioner, are open daily March 1 ± November 30, 6am ± 10pm, $2/10 min. Showers are located behind the Service Center adjacent to the campground. Emergency phone numbers, and announcements regarding park activities, are posted at the bulletin board at the campground entrance. Group Sites Mammoth Cave Campground also offers 4 sites to accommodate groups, with limit of 16 campers per site. Each site has paved parking, picnic tables, and a fire ring. $20/night/site. No discount offered on group camping. Check-in time is 12 noon, and check-out time is 11am. No refunds. Reservations are recommended during peak season (May 15 through September 14). During non-peak season, you may call the campground at 270-758-2424. HOUCHINS FERRY CAMPGROUND Located 15 miles from the park Visitor Center on the south bank of the Green River, this campground includes 12 sites. Each site has a picnic table and a fire grate. The campground has chemical toilets, fresh water, and an adjacent picnic shelter. This campground is not suitable for large trailers or RVs. The camping fee is $12 per night per site and $6 for visitors with Golden Age/Golden Access and America The Beautiful Senior/Access passports. No refunds. Campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. The ferry operates from 10:15 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. daily from March 4 ± November except when repairs or hazardous river conditions prevent operation.

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Mammoth Cave National Park ± Camping (Cont¶d) MAPLE SPRINGS GROUP CAMPGROUND Notice: Due to damage from the January 2009 ice storm, campsites 5, 6 and 7 in Maple Springs Group Campground will be closed until further notice. We apologize for any inconvenience. Located 6 miles from the Visitor Center and 3 miles north of the Green River Ferry, this campground has 7 sites. Each site has multiple picnic tables and fire rings, chemical toilets, garbage dumpsters, and fresh water available. Three of these sites are group sites with a 24 / person limit, fee $30 per night per site. Four of the Maple Springs sites are Equestrian sites with hitching posts and trailer parking, limit 8 horses / site. Two of these sites have water / electric hook-ups, fee $30 per night per site. Two sites without hook-ups, fee $22 per night per site. No discount for visitors with Golden Age / Golden Access or America The Beautiful Senior / Access Passports. No refunds. Reservations are required. Maple Springs Campground check-in time is 12 noon and check-out time is 11am. Note: The most direct route from the Visitor Center to the Group Campground requires crossing the Green River Ferry. The ferry has a load limit of 8 tons. High or low water conditions may impede crossing, especially of motor homes or trailered units. The ferry is open 6 a.m. to 9:55 p.m. daily, except when repairs or hazardous river conditions prevent operation. For information on ferry status, you may call the Green River Ferry Information Line at (270) 758-2166. An alternate route to the campground via state and county roads is 35 miles from the Visitor Center. BACKCOUNTRY CAMPING Twelve peaceful and scenic backcountry campsites offer opportunities to find solitude and appreciate the beauty and diversity of Mammoth Cave National Park¶s rugged hills and majestic woodlands. Overnight camping is permitted at designated sites and along floodplains more than ½ mile away from ferry crossings or developed campgrounds. Each campsite holds a maximum of 8 people. All sites except McCoy Hollow have a nearby water source. Boil and treat water before drinking, or carry in your own drinking water. A free backcountry use permit is required for all camping at backcountry campsites and along the river floodplain. Go in person to the backcountry permit office, located in the Visitor Center ticket sales area, to obtain your permit and a free trail map showing 110

Mammoth Cave National Park ± Camping (Cont¶d) backcountry campsites ± be aware that backcountry permits are not issued during the last hour before the Visitor Center closes each day. Check at (270) 758-2180 for Visitor Center hours. Detailed maps and guidebooks are available for sale in the book sales area. CAMPING REGULATIONS Rules are found on the bulletin boards. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

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Pay camping fee at entrance kiosk. Check-in time is 12 noon. Check-out time is 11 am. Maximum of 8 persons per site. Maximum 14-day stay in calendar year. Park wheeled vehicles on asphalt pads. All vehicles must fit asphalt; overflow parking located at Service Center adjacent to campground. Confine fire to established fire rings. You may pick-up any dead or downed wood or purchase wood from the Campstore located at the Service Center. Store hours vary with season, check bulletin board at kiosk for current hours. Quiet hours 10 pm to 6 am. Generators are permitted from 6 am to 10 pm as long as they are properly muffled and do not create unreasonable noise. Keep pets on a leash at all times. Do not leave pets unattended at campsite. Kennels are available at the Mammoth Cave Hotel. Dispose of pet waste in garbage. Mark your campsite when you leave so others know it is occupied. Articles left unattended on an unpaid campsite for 24 hours may be impounded. Showers are operated by the park concessionaire and are located at the Service Center. Showers and laundry are open daily March 1 through November 30. Do not chop, cut, saw, or drive nails into standing trees. Do not use mechanized saws in the park. Fireworks, firearms, bows, air rifles, blowguns, slingshots, and other weapons capable of destruction are prohibited in the park. Mini-bikes, mopeds, and motorcycles are only permitted on improved roads. Roller skates, rollerblades, skateboards, coasting vehicles, or similar devices are allowed only in the campground. Water hydrants are for collection of water to be used at campsite. Washing dishes or clothing at water hydrants is prohibited. To eliminate unpleasant odors and muddy campsites, catch your drain water in buckets and empty into toilets in the restrooms. Do not dig, trench, or level ground at your campsite. When food is not being prepared or eaten, it must be stored inside a vehicle to prevent wildlife access to human food. Do not feed or play with wildlife. Wild animals that become dependant on human handouts may lose their ability to forage independently when campers disappear in the ³off-season.´ All plants in Mammoth Cave National Park are protected. Collection of any portion of a plant is prohibited. 111

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Obey the 15-mph speed limit and the stop signs in the campgrounds. Watch for children at play. To avoid poisonous snakes, carry a flashlight or lantern when walking after dark. Overnight camping is not permitted in parking lots, overlooks, or along roadsides in the park.

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Mammoth Cave Horse Camp CONTACT INFORMATION 2578 Ollie Road Mammoth Cave, KY. 42259 Toll Free: 888-682-3958 www.mammothcavehorsecamp.com GPS Coordinates: N37 10.9084', W086 5.4777' Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1253 Mt. Washington, KY. 40047 DIRECTIONS From the North: 24.3 miles ± about 57 minutes from I-65 Exit I-65 at Exit 71, Bonnieville 8. Turn right (west) on Bacon Creek Road/KY-728 toward Olive Ave. 0.5 miles 9. Turn right at KY-728/US-31W 0.4 miles 10. Turn left at KY-728/Priceville Road 1.9 miles 11. Slight left to stay on KY-728/Priceville Road 3.0 miles 12. Slight left to stay on KY-728/Priceville Road Continue to follow KY-728 11.9 miles 13. Turn left at E Gap Hill Road/KY-728 4.0 miles 14. Turn left at Ollie Road ± Mammoth Cave Horse Camp will be on the right about 2.5 miles From the West: 28.4 miles ± about 50 minutes from Western Kentucky Parkway 5. 6. 7. 8.

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From the South: 31.9 miles Âą about 57 minutes Exit I-65 at exit 38 SmithÂśs Grove 9. Head east on Exit 38 toward KY-101/Smiths Grove & Scottsville Road 0.3 miles 10. Turn left at KY-101/Smiths Grove & Scottsville Road (signs for Smiths Grove) Continue to follow KY-101 1.1 miles th 11. Turn left at 6 Street/KY-101 Continue to follow KY-101 2.7 miles 12. Turn left at KY-101/Louisville Road/US-31W 0.7 miles 13. Turn right at S Chalybeate Road/KY-101 5.3 miles 14. Slight left at Brownsville Road/KY-259 Continue to follow KY-259 10.6 miles 15. Turn right at KY-728/Nolin Dam Road 8.7 miles 16. Turn right at Ollie Road, Mammoth Cave Horse Camp will be on the right 2.5 miles HOURS OF OPERATION Now open 7 days per week. Call for reservations. RATES Campsite

Electric & Water Primitive (water nearby)

$24.00 nightly $16.00 nightly

Stalls 10 x 12 covered stall $10.00 nightly (Stall rental includes sawdust; stalls must be cleaned daily by guest) Stall cleaning

We will clean your stall while Your horse is on the trail

$5.00

Picket Line

Only allowed on designated sites Per horse per night

$5.00

Children = 12 & under Free

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KOA Campground CONTACT INFORMATION Horse Cave KOA 489 Flint Ridge Road Horse Cave, KY. 42749 Phone: 270-786-2819 Toll Free: 800-562-2809 E-mail: hckoa@yahoo.com www.koa.com/where/ky/17141/ GPS Coordinates: N37 12.1781', W085 56.4172' DIRECTIONS I-65, Exit 58. Horse Cave KOA is located on the southwest corner of I-65, Exit 58 and Highway 218. HOURS OF OPERATION Open year round. DESCRIPTION If you¶ve ever been intrigued by the subterranean world, plan a stay at the Horse Cave KOA. It lies in the heart of one of the most significant cave regions on the planet. Beneath the area¶s rumpled hills, eons of dripping and flowing waters have worn through the limestone bedrock, creating a maze of underground rooms, rivers and sinkholes. Nearby Mammoth Cave National Park preserves the world¶s largest known cave system. Sign on for a tour for an unforgettable introduction to this geological wonder. If you¶re up for adventure, try the belly-crawling six-hour Wild Cave Tour. Cleanup is easy at KOA, where you¶ll find hot showers and laundry facilities. Kamping Kabins, shady pull thrus, a swimming pool, mini golf and a playground for the kids make this a relaxing base. In fall, the trees will reward you with glorious color.

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Resorts PARK CITY Diamond Caverns Resort & Golf Club Golf Condos Campground

270-749-3114

Park Mammoth Resort 270-749-4101 The Lodge at Park Mammoth Resort The Lookout Restaurant at Park Mammoth Cave Valley Golf Club Rockcastle Shooting Center

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Diamond Caverns Resort & Golf CONTACT INFORMATION Lana Riddle 1878 Mammoth Cave Parkway P.O. Box 305 Park City, KY. 42160 Phone: 270-749-2891 Ext. 118 Reservations: 270-749-3114 www.mammothcave.com/dcrcamp.htm GPS Coordinates: N37 6.8792', W086 3.7286' DIRECTIONS I-65, Exit 48. Diamond Caverns Resort is located 1 mile west of the I-65 interchange on Mammoth Cave Parkway. DIAMOND CAVERNS CONDOM INIUMS This is your opportunity to enjoy the splendor and beauty of Kentucky¶s Award Winning Resort. The moment you enter Diamond Caverns Resort & Golf Club you feel the ambiance and romantic atmosphere designed to rekindle your spirit and create an atmosphere for memories. From the comfort and privacy of condo-suites, to an Olympic size swimming pool, a racquetball court and an 18-hole golf course, Diamond Caverns Resort and Golf Club truly captures the spirit of Kentucky! Many of their condominiums feature two bedrooms, perfect for the entire family! Their large kitchens make meal time a simple pleasure. Relax in your very own dining room, stretch your legs in the living room to watch some TV, or step out onto the deck to watch the deer as they wander out of the forest at sunset. The condos are conveniently located just far enough from the highway that you can¶t hear the traffic, yet close enough to be at Diamond Caverns Cave or Mammoth Cave National Park in just moments. They are affiliated with Resort Condominiums International (RCI), so you can rest assured that they meet the highest standards of quality for vacation condominiums and related facilities. Whether for a week or a weekend, call them for reservations at: 270-749-3114.

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Park Mammoth Resort & Rockcastle Shooting Center CONTACT INFORMATION Nick Noble, Owner 22850 Louisville Road Park City, KY. 42160 Phone: 270-749-4101 Fax: 270-749-2524 E-mail: info@parkmammothresort.us www.parkmammothresort.us GPS Coordinates: N37 5.4333', W086 4.0926' DIRECTIONS I-65, Exit 48. Head east about a ¼ mile to US 31-W. Take US 31-W south about a mile and the entrance to Park Mammoth Resort will be on your right. PARK MAMMOTH RESORT - THE LODGE Nestled atop a wooded bluff, on the doorstep of Mammoth Cave National Park, The Lodge and Conference Center at Park Mammoth Resort offers spectacular views of Kentucky¶s historic Cave Region. The Lodge exudes southern charm with its hospitable walnut paneled lobby, fireplaces, full service restaurant and cozy coffee bar and café. Updates to the décor of 100 large, clean, and comfortable guest rooms will be underway very soon. The standard rooms offer two double beds and romantic honeymoon suites are available. As renovations commence, the standard rooms will be changed to a double queen bed offering, and premium executive suites will be offered. The guest rooms will be updated to reflect ties to Kentucky¶s historic and sporting lifestyle. Other amenities include an indoor heated pool, cable TV, wireless high-speed internet access, miniature golf, 3.5 mile nature trail, and meeting rooms. You can stay as long as you¶d like, but they are certain you¶ll never want to leave. PARK MAMMOTH RESORT - THE ROCKCASTLE SPORTS CENTER Starting in 2009, development is scheduled to begin on a very dynamic and unique shooting complex, which will combine a number of recreational and tactical shooting ranges to create the foundation of The Rockcastle Shooting Center at Park Mammoth Resort. The early features will include 3D archery, scenario paintball fields, a variety of rifle and pistol ranges, and shotgun sports. Join their ³World Class´ team of instructors to learn firearm skills from the basics to the most advanced. Learn a new style of shooting, or just shoot for fun. The Rockcastle Shooting Center is right on Target!

Park Mammoth welcomes back the 2010 Sabre Defence Blueridge Mountain 3-Gun Championships! April 23 ± 25, 2010

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PARK MAMMOTH RESORT - THE LOOKOUT RESTAURANT Many have expressed that the food alone is worth the trip to Park M ammoth Resort. The view from the Lookout dining room is hard to beat. A delicious southern cuisine is offered at The Lookout for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, seven days a week. The weekends always include a buffet line for a quick breakfast, a Friday night seafood buffet, and their famous fried chicken featured buffet on Saturday night. The menu is being expanded to include healthy alternatives and signature dishes that are sure to keep you coming back for another dining experience at The Lookout. Park Mammoth Resort offers a wide range of venues to host your corporate outing, meeting, reunion, wedding, birthday party, or general celebration. There are three meeting and conference rooms in the main lodge, including the largest which will accommodate up to sixty guests. They will soon begin construction on The Point Pavilion, which will certainly become one of the grandest and most popular wedding, meeting, and conference destinations in the state. The spectacular 26 mile view from The Point Pavilion will provide the atmosphere for an event that you will never forget. Don¶t limit your plans to the indoors, because Park Mammoth Resort never will. With over 1600 acres of natural beauty, there are countless settings to create a unique environment to host your event. Maybe you would prefer a Chuck Wagon Barbecue at the mouth of the Historic Jesse James Cave, or a buffet line on the golf course, or an elegant tea party in a park-like setting. Their event planners can work miracles, and help you plan an event that you will always remember. New Winter Hours (November ± February) Friday ± Dinner Saturday ± Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Sunday ± Breakfast and Lunch Summer Hours Open seven days a week ± Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner PARK MAMMOTH RESORT - CAVE VALLEY GOLF CLUB Please look under the Golf Section to get more information about the 27 unique holes of regulation golf at The Cave Valley Golf Club at Park Mammoth Resort. Call 270-7494101 to make tee times and room reservations.

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Lodging & Accommodations Hotels & Motels CAVE CITY Americas Best Value Inn & Suites

270-773-2151

Best Western / Kentucky Inn

270-773-3161 800-937-8376

Caveland Motel

270-773-2321

Comfort Inn & Suites

270-773-3335 800-221-2222

Countryside Inn

270-773-3118

Econo Lodge

270-773-3121 800-264-1514

Holiday Motel

270-773-2301

Masters Inn

270-773-3101

Parkview Motel

270-773-3463 877-482-2262

Sleep Inn & Suites

Spring of 2010

Star Motel

270-773-2983

Super 8 Motel

270-773-2500 800-800-8000

The Oakes Motel & Campground

270-773-4740

Travel Inn

270-773-2138 888-872-8552

Wigwam Village #2

270-773-3381

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GLASGOW Barren River State Park

270-646-2151 800-325-0057

Comfort Inn

270-651-9099

Days Inn

270-651-1757

Four Seasons Country Inn

270-678-1000 877-806-6340

Happy Valley Inn

270-651-5177

Towne Motel

270-651-2169

HORSE CAVE Country Hearth Inn & Suites

270-786-2165 800-888-2283

Hampton Inn

270-786-5000 800-426-2151

Horse Cave Motel

270-786-2151

MAMMOTH CAVE Mammoth Cave Hotel Heritage Trail Rooms Sunset Terrace Rooms Hotel Cottages Woodland Cottages

270-758-2225

MUNFORDVILLE Super 8 Motel

270-524-4888 800-441-0241

PARK CITY Diamond Caverns Resort Condos

270-749-2891

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Park Mammoth Resort

270-749-4101

Parkland Motel

270-749-2880

SMITHS GROVE Bryce Inn

270-563-5141

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Lodging & Accommodations Bed & Breakfasts BROWNSVILLE Briar Creek Cottages

502-962-3414

Lakeside Dreams

317-888-0049

Moutardier Resort & Marina

270-286-4069

Nolin Inn

270-286-4126

ReineckeÂśs Cottage Cabins

270-286-8029

Serenity Hill Bed & Breakfast

270-597-9647

Shady Hollow Lodging

270-597-1177 270-597-6123

CAVE CITY Passmore Place at Mammoth Cave

270-834-8864 877-226-8154

Rose Manor Bed & Breakfast

270-773-4402

The Wayfarer Inn Bed & Breakfast

270-773-3366

GLASGOW Hall Place B & B

270-651-3176

Harston Hideways

270-646-3199

The Narrow Way B & B

270-646-2957

MUNFORDVILLE Cave Country Inn B & B

270-524-1379

Country Girl at Heart Farm Bed & Breakfast

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SMITHS GROVE Cave Spring Farm Bed & Breakfast

270-563-6941

The Victorian House Bed & Breakfast

270-563-9403

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Bed & Breakfasts Country Girl at Heart Farm Bed & Breakfast CONTACT INFORMATION Darlene Rose, Innkeeper 6230 Priceville Road Munfordville, KY. 42765 Phone: 270-531-5276 Toll Free: 877-STA-4AYL (877-782-4295) E-mail: info@parkmammothresort.us www.countrygirlatheartfarmbandb.com GPS Coordinates: N37 22.8318', W086 0.1692' DIRECTIONS From I-65, take Bonnieville Exit 71. Turn right and go into Bonnieville. Turn right onto Highway 31-W. Pass the elementary school. Turn left onto KY 728 just before the Corner Market. Travel 6 miles on KY 728. The B & B is a large white house on the right. There is a swan mailbox in front of the house. DESCRIPTION Country Girl at Heart Farm Bed and Breakfast is a family-owned, environmentallyfriendly, interactive farm-stay in Hart County, Kentucky, ³where you can get your hands dirty or just put your feet up!´ After almost 18 months of construction, thousands of decisions and working hours, overcoming major learning curves in building, livestock management, organic gardening, marketing and networking added to the ³cherries on top´ of simply getting to know their way around a brand new state, jumping into community life and interacting with their wonderful neighbors, their facility is complete enough to open their doors and invite you to join them for a visit. The owners hope that you¶ll take a moment to enjoy the attached descriptions of their 5 uniquely-themed bedrooms with private baths, read the list of the farm¶s amenities and activities, and explore the Hart County area¶s offerings for relaxation, inspiration, and adventure. They provide a full Country Breakfast with your stay and there are restaurants in the area for lunch and dinner. Their rates range from $109 to $139 with a 10% discount on a stay of three or more nights. There are five uniquely-themed bedrooms that have been designed to honor people groups. Each room has a private bath. Rates for double occupancy range from $109 $139 with two rooms having suite options for $50 additional; extra persons are $20 on a pullout couch or rollaway. Rates include a full country breakfast. Complimentary water and snacks are provided in a common guest refrigerator. There is a 10% discount for 3+ nights¶ stay.

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Country Girl at Heart Farm Bed & Breakfast (Cont¶d) The Farmer¶s Room $109.00 Decorated with agricultural and industrial artifacts, First Floor, Queen bed, seated 5-ft. Shower, Handicap Accessible. The Artisan Room $119.00 Decorated with eclectic collections of wonderful, local handiwork and art. Second floor with northerly and easterly views of the farm and allnatural garden, Queen bed, unique soaking tub, and stained glass windows. The Pioneer Room $129.00 Decorated with geological artifacts and featuring the Frenchman¶s Knob story, our most romantic room. Second floor with westerly view of serene pastures and sunsets, Queen bed, Jetted tub. (W ith optional Suite $179.00 for two additional persons including breakfast; suite can sleep up to 4 with the third and fourth persons an additional $20 each. Maximum occupancy for both rooms is 6, includes 1 Full pullout couch and 2 Twin beds.) The Patriot Room $129.00 Decorated with patriotic and historic American elements. Second floor with westerly and northerly views of pastures, silo, and barns. Queen bed and Full pullout couch, Jetted tub. Room rate is based on double occupancy; additional persons in room are $20. The Gentry Room $139.00 Decorated in earth-tones with stately Louis XIV furniture and cozy alcove overlooking the all-natural garden, barns and fields, Second floor with easterly views and superb sunrises, King bed, Jetted tub. (With optional suite $189.00 for two additional persons including breakfast; suite can sleep up to 3 with the third person an additional $20. Maximum occupancy of 5 for both rooms, includes 1 Full pullout couch and 1 Twin bed.) In addition to Country Girl¶s bedrooms, their Dining Room and Great Room are large open spaces with comfy nooks, cozy seating, a floor-to-ceiling library, and room for puzzles and projects. The Garden Room is surrounded on three sides by windows with a fresh breeze, seating area, and your gateway to the pastures and outbuildings. The Recreation Room downstairs is bustling with fun for all ages whether you¶re dazzled in the movie room or up for a game of ping-pong or pool. Little Ones also have their own special play area where they can color on the chalkboard walls or zoom with toys and read good books. Country Girl at Heart offers an interactive, eco-friendly farm-stay ³«where you can get your hands dirty or just put your feet up.´

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Country Girl at Heart Farm Bed & Breakfast (Cont¶d) WHAT CAN YOU DO ALL DAY??? (Some of these activities are weather/seasonally dependent++) Check Times Daily Independent Activities = ON the Farm you can ³explore´ inside & out. Here are some suggestions««« Getting Your Hands Dirty: • • • • • • • • • •

Bite µo Breakfast with the Horses & Allicia++ Early Bird Gets the Worm with Ariana in the Garden++ Livestock Breakfast & Supper KIDS´ KORRAL Sports & Activities Chicken Moving Day with Allicia at the Rain Shelters Explore our (6) barns and silo or our 140 acres of pastures, ponds, and woods Goat Galloping to Greener Pastures Grass-Finished Beef Operations Weekly Horse Round-Up Processing our Organic Garden Bounty ± Canning, Drying, & Freezing

Putting Your Feet Up: • • • • • • • • • • •

Sip lemonade or sweet tea on the back patio Read a good book Chat in the Great Room with new friends Watch the world go by on the wraparound Front Porch Leaf through a magazine Watch a movie or educational DVD in the basement Recreation Room Explore your room¶s historical significance Share a tasty recipe Learn a bit about being ³Green´ from our Recreation Room ³InfoWall´ Play a board game or cards Put a jigsaw puzzle together

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Dining Family Style Restaurants & Fine Foods CAVE CITY Cast Iron Kettle

270-773-2278

Cracker Barrel

270-773-4723

Cream & Sugar Café

270-773-2822

Double Play Sports Bar & Grill

270-773-3575

El Mazatlan

270-773-7448

Sahara Steakhouse

270-773-3450

The Watermill

270-773-3186

GLASGOW Big Moose¶s Bar-B-Q Smokehouse

270-651-1913

China King Buffet

270-659-9888

Colton¶s Steakhouse

270-651-9229

El Mazatlan

270-651-7799

Evergreen Chinese Restaurant

270-651-9299

Garcia¶s Grill

270-361-2900

George J¶s On The Square

270-651-2161

The Landing

270-646-4906

Las Chalupas

270-319-8873

A Little Taste of Texas

270-659-2441

Los Mariachis

270-651-3229

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Dining - Family Restaurants & Fine Foods Mancino¶s Grinders & Pizza

270-651-6500

New Century Buffet

270-629-6888

Shoney¶s

270-651-8932

Sorrento Italian Restaurant

270-834-8341

Tumbleweed Southwest Grill

270-659-2411

HORSE CAVE C & C Homestyle Family Restaurant

270-786-2276

Sheilia Kay¶s Café

270-786-3240

Snappy¶s Pizza & Pasta

270-786-8686

LUCAS Driftwood Restaurant at Barren River State Resort 270-646-2151 MAMMOTH CAVE The Crystal Lake Coffee Shop

270-758-2225

Travertine Restaurant

270-758-2225

TrogloBITES Restaurant

270-758-2225

MUNFORDVILLE Big Bubba Bucks BBQ

270-524-3333

El Mazatlan

270-524-4874

King Buffet

270-524-9898

Murray¶s Restaurant

270-524-2253

PARK MAMMOTH The Lookout Restaurant at Park Mammoth

270-749-4101

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Dining - Fast Food Restaurants CAVE CITY Dairy Queen

270-773-3372

Godfather¶s Pizza / O¶Deli¶s Subs

270-773-4403

Kentucky Fried Chicken

270-773-3194

Long John Silvers & A&W Root Beer

270-773-3883

McDonalds

270-773-2900

Pizza Hut

270-773-3770

Subway

270-773-5566

Wendy¶s

270-773-3411

GLASGOW Burger King

270-651-1565

Captain D¶s Seafood Restaurant

270-651-2871

Dairy Queen Brazier

270-651-3864

Hardees on East Main

270-659-0115

Hardees at Highland Commons

270-651-3756

Kentucky Fried Chicken

270-651-8881

Long John Silvers and A & W Root Beer

270-651-8005

McDonald¶s

270-678-9280

Rally¶s

270-834-1098

Sonic Drive-In

270-651-5422

Subway Bypass

270-651-2867

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Dining - Fast Food Restaurants Subway Downtown

270-651-9669

Wendy¶s Old Fashioned Hamburgers

270-651-2799

White Castle

270-659-0773

Zaxby¶s Restaurant

270-629-2445

HORSE CAVE Chester¶s Chicken

270-786-5701

McDonald¶s

270-786-1600

MUNFORDVILLE Dairy Queen Brazier

270-524-5666

McDonald¶s

270-524-9200

Pizza Hut

270-524-4488

Sonic Drive In

270-524-7070

Subway

270-524-7307

Sweets & Treats CAVE CITY Chaser¶s Chocolates

270-773-8766

AUSTIN The Country Bakery

270-646-4906

Kenny¶s Farmhouse Cheese

270-434-4124

GLASGOW Bluegrass Dairy & Foods (cheeses)

270-651-2146

Sweetheart Bakery

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Shopping & Antiques CAVE CITY Alvata¶s Concrete Kritters

270-773-3550

Amber¶s Paws & Claws

270-773-2191

Big Mike¶s Rock & Gift Shop

270-773-5144

Blown Glass Shop

270-773-2560

Caverna Florist

270-773-3585

Chaser¶s Chocolates

270-773-8766

Coffey¶s Concrete

270-773-4040

Coon Shine Cabin

270-773-6027

Dawn¶s Addictions

270-773-4607

Debbie¶s Rock & Gift Shop

270-773-4757

Dinosaur W orld Gift Shop

270-773-4345

Four Season¶s Antiques

270-773-3687

G¶s Vinyl Graphics

270-773-5268

Kerr¶s Florist

270-773-4848

Magaline¶s Antique Mall

270-773-4515

Mammoth Cave Knife Works

270-773-3266

Nuttin¶ Fancy Antique Mall

270-773-5417

The Olde General Store

270-773-3300

Paul¶s Antiques

270-773-5129

Pier 19

270-773-3390

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Shopping & Antiques (Cont¶d) Smith¶s Country Store Tom¶s Tee Pee

270-773-3530 270-773-2882

Trash-n-Treasures

270-773-3301

Western Gift Shop

270-773-2560

Wild Wonderful Gift Shop

270-773-2520

CUB RUN Cub Run Cave Gift Shop

270-524-1444

GLASGOW Antique Alley

270-651-1134

Arts & Antiques Gallery

270-651-9789

Awards Inc.

270-651-7255

The Baby Boutique

270-629-5085

Back Door Primitives

270-659-3182

D & M Quilting Shop

270-678-2568

Green Leaf Nursery

270-678-4662

Hidden Attic Antiques & More

270-651-8829

Hunt¶s Antiques & Collectibles

270-651-9643

J & J Collectibles

270-651-3630

Jewelry Barn & Pawn Shop

270-781-1194

Kenny¶s Farmhouse Cheese

888-571-4029

The Lollipop Tree

270-670-9378

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Shopping & Antiques (Cont¶d) Mary Anne¶s Hallmark

270-651-6004

PMC Jewelers

270-678-1510

Scrapbook Village

270-678-7171

Terri¶s Diamonds & Fine Jewelry

270-659-0284

Tick ± Tock Shop

270-629-2562

Unique Gifts, Inc.

270-651-6882

HORSE CAVE American Cave Museum Gift Shop

270-786-1466

The Bookstore

270-786-3084

Brandie Lynn¶s

270-786-1114

Dennison¶s Roadside Market

270-786-1663

Earlene¶s Antiques & Flower Shop

270-786-2669

Front Porch Crafts

270-786-2782

Granny¶s Quilts & Country Store

270-786-4255

The Gypsy¶s Closet

270-786-2492

Heritage Arts Center

270-786-4502

K & H Department Store

270-786-2562

Kentucky Down Under Gift Shop

800-762-2869

Perkin¶s Family Antiques

270-786-4574

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Shopping & Antiques (Cont¶d) MAMMOTH CAVE The Cave Company

270-758-2225

Kentucky Home Gift Shop

270-758-2225

MUNFORDVILLE Anna¶s Kitchen

270-524-0820

Avalon Stained Glass School & Studio

270-524-9567

Borders Custom Framing and Gifts

270-524-4387

Dutch Built Specialties

270-524-9283

Miller¶s Greenhouse & Furniture

270-524-7684

Mrs. Ward¶s Mercantile

270-524-5776

Munfordville Welcome Center and Gift Shop

270-524-4752

PARK CITY Diamond Caverns Gift Shop

270-749-2233

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EVENTS April Jacksonian Days Festival Southern KY Bookfest Heritage Festival Easter Egg Hunt & Parade

Scottsville Bowling Green Tompkinsville Adairville

270-237-4782 270-745-5016 270-487-5576 270-726-1678

May Strawberry Festival Logan County Bluegrass Jam Buick GS Nationals Citywide Yard Sale Heritage Festival BBQ Festival

Adairville Auburn Bowling Green Munfordville Tompkinsville Fountain Run

270-539-4341 270-539-4341 270-263-8167 888-686-3673 270-487-8481 270-434-2915

June Glasgow Highland Games Blueberry Festival NHRA Hot Rod Reunion Green River Canoe Fest US 68-80 Yard Sale Classic Car, Truck & Motorcycle Cruise In Dairy Day Celebration

Barren River Lake Edmonton Bowling Green Munfordville US 68-80 Munfordville Cave City

Antique Engine & Tractor Show Purple Martin Festival Saddle Club Horse Show

Auburn Lewisburg Brownsville

July Green River Catfish Festival July Jam Bonnieville Homecoming 4th of July Concert on the Square 10th Art Council Summer Musical Fireworks Extravaganza National Corvette Homecoming August Duncan Hines Festival Branstetter Park Homecoming & Bluegrass Festival Garden Spot Fun Sulphur Well Homecoming

270-651-3141 270-432-5836 270-781-7634 888-686-3673 800-326-7465 888-686-3673 270-773-5159 270-651-3161 270-542-4149 270-755-4828 270-597-3429

Morgantown Franklin Bonnieville Glasgow Franklin Barren River Lake Bowling Green

270-526-6827 270-586-8482 270-524-2892 270-651-3161 270-586-6799

Bowling Green

800-326-7465

Summer Shade Franklin Edmonton

270-428-2853 270-586-7609 270-565-4712

270-646-2151 270-791-2117

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September Antique Auto Show Watermelon Festival Cave Country Arts & Crafts Festival Balloons, Tunes, & BBQ Hart County Civil W ar Days Thoroughbred Racing Autumn Days Music Festival Heritage Festival Global Fest of the Barrens Ole Timers Day Glasgow B& PW Arts, Crafts & Gifts Fair Cub Run Days International Fest October Aussie Fest Primitive Camp Meeting & Rendezvous At Red River Harvest on the Square Haunted Hall-Octagon Hall A Taste of Barren County

Franklin Tompkinsville Brownsville Bowling Green Munfordville Franklin Auburn Franklin Horse Cave Glasgow Bee Springs Glasgow Cub Run Bowling Green

270-586-7609 270-487-5504 270-597-2819 270-745-7532 888-686-3673 270-586-7778 270-542-4149 270-776-5587 270-218-0386 270-651-7905 270-286-0222 270-651-3161 270-524-5424 270-796-2777

Horse Cave

800-762-2869

Adairville Morgantown Franklin Cave City

Shaker Farm Day The Medical Center 10 K Classic Pumpkin Festival/ Car Show/ 5K Ole Fashion Days Tobacco & Heritage Festival Roller Coaster Yard Sale Cruise Into Fall Car Show Good Guys Nostalgia Nationals

South Union Bowling Green Edmonton Linwood Russellville Hwy 63 Glasgow Bowling Green

270-586-7632 270-526-6827 270-586-9343 270-773-5159 270-651-3161 270-542-4167 877-545-1696 270-432-3222 270-524-2892 270-726-2206 270-651-3161 270-651-7255 270-781-7634

November League of Artist & Craftsmen Show & Sale Antique Festival Light Up Glasgow

Scottsville Franklin Glasgow

270-237-4782 270-586-3040 270-651-3161

December Holiday Lights Spectacular Christmas Sing in the Cave Holiday Around the Square Festivals of Trains Christmas at Shakertown Historic Hometown Christmas

Bowling Green Mammoth Cave Munfordville Bowling Green South Union Scottsville

270-781-7634 270-758-2180 888-686-3673 270-745-7317 270-542-4167 270-237-4782

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Cave City Welcome Center

Cave City Welcome Center 418 Mammoth Cave Street P.O. Box 460 Cave City, Kentucky 42127 Phone: 270-773-5159 Fax: 270-773-7446 E-mail: ccchamber@scrtc.com GPS Coordinates: N37 8.4472', W085 57.9459' DIRECTIONS I-65, Exit 53. Take Highway 70/90 east to the first traffic light east of I-65 interchange. Turn left at the light (Highway 70) onto Mammoth Cave Street and the Cave City Convention Center will be ¾ of a mile on your left. (You will pass KFC, Wendy¶s, Pizza Hut, and Super 8 Hotel along the way). HOURS OF OPERATION Summer Hours: Mid March thru Labor Day Monday thru Saturday: Sunday:

10 am ± 4 pm 1 pm ± 5 pm

Winter Hours: Labor Day thru Mid March Monday thru Saturday: Sunday:

10 am ± 4 pm Closed

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Cave City Convention Center & Tourism Bureau Brian Dale, Executive Director Karolyn Turner, Assistant Director 502 Mammoth Cave Street P.O. Box 518 Cave City, Kentucky 42127 Phone: 270-773-3131 Toll Free: 800-346-8908 Fax: 270-773-8834 E-mail: cavecity@scrtc.com www.CaveCity.com GPS Coordinates: N37 8.485', W085 58.0503' DIRECTIONS I-65, Exit 53. Take Highway 70/90 east to the first traffic light east of I-65 interchange. Turn left at the light (Highway 70) onto Mammoth Cave Street and the Cave City Convention Center will be ¾ of a mile on your left. (You will pass KFC, Wendy¶s, Pizza Hut, and Super 8 Hotel along the way). HOURS OF OPERATION Open year round. Monday thru Friday: 8:00 am ± 4:00 pm CST Available additional hours when events are going on Also, available by appointment

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CAVE CITY CONVENTION CENTER (Continued) DESCRIPTION The Cave City Convention Center is ideal for your next social function, conference or business meeting. Our 20,000 square feet of meeting space includes dining for 450 people, theater seating for 700 and smaller breakout rooms to accommodate all your needs. For your banquet or hospitality, let one of our approved caterers provide your choice of items from their banquet menu or hors dÂśoeuvres menu. There are approximately 700 hotel rooms conveniently located near the Center, many fine restaurants and great family attractions, making Cave City the perfect Spot for the entire family. Combined with these advantages, our staff is dedicated to providing your group with all the necessary components to make your next function a complete success.

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SUGGESTED ITINERARIES Itinerary One ± Family Packed Adventure 1. Breakfast ± in one of the area¶s restaurants or a complimentary breakfast at hotel 2. Morning tour of one of area¶s caves: • Diamond Caverns (270-749-2233) • Mammoth Cave (270-758-2180) • Hidden River Cave/American Cave Museum (270-786-1466) • Kentucky Caverns (1-800-762-2869) • Onyx Cave (270-773-3530) • Outlaw Cave (1-800-798-0560) • Lost River Cave & Valley (1-866-274-2283) 3. Lunch in one of area¶s restaurants 4. Afternoon family activity • Dinosaur World ± Visit over 100 life-sized dinosaurs in an outdoor museum setting. Search for authentic fossils to take home at the Fossil Dig. Explore the indoor Prehistoric Dinosaur Museum. Watch a short film on dinosaurs in the Movie Cave. Enjoy the playground, picnic area gift shop and more. 270-773-4345 or www.dinoworld.net • Kentucky Action Park/Jesse James Stables ± Ride the Alpine Slide, miniature golf, bumper boats, go carts, and much more. Guided horseback rides are also available 800-798-0560 or www.kentuckyactionpark.com • Guntown Mountain ± See live entertainment from the Wild West including live gun shows, saloon shows, and more. 270-773-3530 or www.mammothcave.com/guntown/index.htm • Kentucky Down Under ± Visit an interactive Australian animal park where you can get up close and personal with kangaroos, wallabies, snakes, watch a sheep herding demonstration and more. 800-762-2869 or www.kdu.com • GM Corvette Assembly Plant ± Watch workers build America¶s favorite sports car. Public tours for $5 at 9am and 1pm weekdays. Closed toe shoes only. 270-745-8419 or www.bowlinggreenassemblyplant.com • National Corvette Museum ± This state-of-the-art structure houses over 60 rare and unique Corvettes dating from 1953. Also featured are a 3,000 square foot shopping facility, 200-seat big screen theater, and interactive displays. Located just across the street from the world¶s only Corvette Assembly Plant. Open daily, year-round. 270-781-7973 or 800-53-VETTE or www.corvettemuseum.com 5. Dinner in one of area¶s restaurants. 6. Evening Entertainment

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Outlaw Cave and Mammoth Cave National Park offer evening cave tours while other area caves are open until 6:00/7:00 pm. Kentucky Repertory Theatre at Horse Cave ± See professional live theatre. 270-786-2100 or www.kentuckyrep.org Kentucky Action Park ± The family can enjoy go carts, miniature golf, and bumper cars. Check out the rock climbing wall or The Alpine Slide, the only one in Kentucky. 800-798-0560 or www.kentuckyactionpark.com

Itinerary Two ± Outdoor Scenery Tour 1. Breakfast in hotel or at one of area¶s restaurants 2. Morning canoe trip down Green River • Mammoth Cave Canoe & Kayak - 270-773-3366 • Green River Canoe Outfitters - 270-749-2041 • Big Buffalo Crossing Canoe & Kayak ± 270-774-7883 3. Lunch at one of the area¶s restaurants 4. Evening Cave Tour 5. Dinner at one of area¶s restaurants 6. Enjoy a night under the stars at one of the many campgrounds in the area: • Jellystone Park Camp & Campground ± 270-773-3840 • Mammoth Cave National Park Campgrounds ± 270-758-2424 • Jesse James Campground ± 800-798-0560 • Cave Country RV Park ± 270-773-4678 • Mammoth Cave Adventures & Campground ± 270-773-6087 • Singing Hills RV & Camping Park ± 270-773-3789

Itinerary Three ± Antiques and Museums 1. 2. 3. 4.

Breakfast in hotel or at one of area¶s restaurants Antique shopping in downtown Cave City, Horse Cave and Munfordville Late afternoon lunch at one of area¶s restaurants Tour some of the area¶s museums: • American Cave Museum ± 270-786-1466 • Hart County Historical Museum ± 270-524-0101 • South Central Kentucky Cultural Center ± 270-651-9792 • Mammoth Cave Wax Museum ± 270-773-3010 • Mammoth Cave Wildlife Museum ± 270-773-2255 • Floyd Collins Museum ± 270-773-3366 • National Corvette Museum ± 270-781-7973 • Shaker Museum at South Union ± 270-542-4167 • Schmidt Museum of Coca-Cola Memorabilia ± 270-234-1100 5. Dinner at one of the area¶s restaurants.

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Itinerary Four ± The Ultimate Cave Experience for the Adventurers ± The Wild Cave Tour! 1. Breakfast ± in one of the area¶s restaurants or a complimentary breakfast at hotel. 2. Take the ³down & dirty´ challenge of a wild cave tour at: • Mammoth Cave National Park ± Wild Cave Tour ± 270-758-2180. • Hidden River Cave ± Wild Caving Adventure Tour ± 270-786-1466 3. Enjoy a hearty dinner after a grueling day in the subterranean cave system.

*Note There are so many wonderful caves in the area that we recommend touring at least one cave a day. Cave tour lengths vary from 30 minutes to 6 hours so you can schedule to your needs. It is also very easy to see more than one cave in a day. These itineraries are just suggestions. We wanted to give you an idea of the variety of things to do in the Mammoth cave Area. Feel free to mix and match any of the activities to come up with your own customized itinerary. The Cave Region¶s centralized location makes for a great base camp area where one can make day trips in all directions. For more information on the area call the Cave City Convention and Tourist Commission at 1-800-346-8908.

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Kentucky¶s Bourbon Trail COME EXPLORE THE KENTUCKY BOURBON TRAIL The Kentucky Bourbon Trail connects the nation¶s bourbon distilleries, where you can see the art of bourbon-making being practiced much as it was 200 years ago. Visit the producers of America¶s only native spirit and experience for yourself the magic and science of the Master Distiller¶s craft ± all within an easy day¶s drive through the rolling Kentucky hills. Bourbon is America¶s native spirit, declared a distinctive product of the United States by Congressional Resolution. As you explore the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, you will see how each distillery practices the art and science of bourbon making. You¶ll learn why the natural conditions necessary for the production of bourbon ± the grains, climate and pure limestone water ± occur only in central Kentucky. Come see and taste the rich amber color and natural mellow flavor of fine bourbon that awaits you at the historic distilleries along the Kentucky Bourbon Trail.

Maker¶s Mark Distinctive brown paint and red shutters of the historic wood frame buildings greet visitors to the distillery on the banks of Hardin¶s Creek near the town of Loretto. Established in 1805 as a gristmill/distillery, it is the nation¶s oldest working Bourbon distillery and has been named a National Historic Landmark. Experience a step back in time on a stroll through the buildings and around the grounds on a guided tour. Maker¶s Mark is one of the smallest distilleries, crafting Bourbon in batches of less than 19 barrels. The polished copper still adds bright contrast to the aging rustic wood of the still house. Maker¶s Mark proclaims proudly that its Bourbon is hand-made at every step, from selecting the grains to hand-dipping the bottles in red wax. Visitors get to hand-dip their own bottle of Maker¶s Mark in warm red wax when making a purchase in the gift shop. Directions: Maker¶s Mark 3350 Burks Springs Road Loretto, Kentucky Phone: 270-865-2881 www.makersmark.com GPS Coordinates: N37 38.145', W085 24.1618' From Louisville: I-65 south to exit 112, Highway 245 east to Bardstown, US 150 east through center of Bardstown to KY 49, outh to KY 52, east to Loretto. Follow the brown signs.

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Kentucky¶s Bourbon Trail (Cont¶d) From Lexington: Take the Bluegrass Parkway west to Springfield, exit 42. Make a left onto Highway 555 south. In Springfield, cross Highway 150 and continue south on Highway 55 to Lebanon. At a traffic light in Lebanon, stay on Highway 55 when it turns right. At the hospital, turn right on Highway 49/52. When Highway 49 splits off, turn right on Highway 52 and continue west for about 3 miles. At the end of Burks Spring Road, you will see their sign, ³You have just found the Home of Maker¶s Mark.´ Approximately 1 ½ hours driving time.

Heaven Hill Heaven Hill Distilleries, America¶s largest independent family-owned producer and marketer of distilled spirits, invites you to historic Bardstown to visit their Bourbon Heritage Center. Among rickhouses where the world¶s second-largest supply of Bourbon ages, visitors can explore through interactive exhibits the birth of Bourbon, the role of whiskey-making pioneers such as Evan Williams and the Rev. Elijah Craig, and the process by which some of the world¶s most acclaimed Bourbons are produced. Their Bourbon Hosts will take you through one of their working rickhouses and impart to you the romance and lore of Bourbon, ending with a tutored sampling of their fine Bourbons in a unique barrel-shaped tasting room ± you can even create your own personalized jug to take home as a keepsake. Directions: Heaven Hill 1311 Gilkey Run Road Bardstown, Kentucky Phone: 502-337-1000 www.bourbonheritagecenter.com GPS Coordinates: N37 47.6162', W085 27.8347' From Louisville: I-65 south to exit 112 (Clermont/Bardstown), turn eft onto 245 south. Take 245 south until it ends and make a right onto 150 west. Turn left at the first light (by McDonald¶s) onto 49 south for one mile to Bourbon Heritage Center. From Lexington: Blue Grass Parkway west to exit 25 (US 150), turn right onto 150 west. Turn left at the first light (by McDonald¶s) onto 49 south for one mile to Bourbon Heritage Center.

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Kentucky¶s Bourbon Trail (Cont¶d) Jim Beam Come visit the world¶s largest Bourbon distiller. You can begin your visit at the Outpost Theatre; there you can view the ³First Family of Bourbon´, which details the Beam family rise and influence as the number one producer in the world. This short film is highlighted by a feature on the legendary Beam family and Fred Noe, a seventh generation Beam family member, leading the distilling of Jim Beam and the Small Batch Bourbon Collection. Stroll around the grounds and visit the T. Jeremiah Beam home and sample a selection of their hand crafted Small Batch Bourbons. From the front porch be sure to look for the life size memorial to Booker and his beloved Jack Russell Terrier. Directions: Jim Beam 149 Happy Hollow Road Clermont, Kentucky Phone: 502-543-9877 www.jimbeam.com GPS Coordinates: N37 55.8676', W085 39.2512' From Louisville: Located approximately 25 miles south of Louisville, KY. From I-65 take exit 112 (Bardstown/Bernheim Forest) to Highway 245. Go east 1.5 miles, turn left on Happy Hollow Road (Jim Beam sign on the right). Follow the signs to Jim Beam American Outpost. From Bardstown: Take Highway 245 West for 13 miles. Turn right on Happy Hollow Road (Jim Beam sign on the left).

Buffalo Trace Legendary explorers, pioneers and settlers followed ancient paths of buffalo that led America westward through rugged wilderness to new lands and new adventures. Today the bold heritage of mighty buffalo and the pioneering spirit of those early Americans are found at the Buffalo Trace Distillery. Just north of Frankfort, the distillery is located on a site settled by surveyors at the point where the Kentucky River intersected one of the trails, known as the Great Buffalo Trace. At the distillery you will experience warehouses aging the most highly-decorated whiskey of the decade as well as the original procedure of producing Single Barrel Bourbon, which began in 1984 and continues to this day.

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Kentucky¶s Bourbon Trail (Cont¶d) Walk along the rolling green hills, enjoy a taste of Buffalo Trace Bourbon, and take a trip through our gift shop for Buffalo Trace Bourbon and gifts. Directions: Buffalo Trace 1001 Wilkinson Boulevard Frankfort, Kentucky Phone: 502-696-5926 Toll-Free: 800-654-8471 www.buffalotrace.com GPS Coordinates: N38 12.7601', W084 52.1018' From Louisville: I-64 east to exit 53B, take US 127 north approximately 5 miles. Cross the Kentucky River and turn left (127 north is Wilkinson Blvd.). The distillery is one mile on the left. From Lexington: I-64 west to exit 58, go north on US 60 until it becomes 127/421. Go straight following Civic Center/Downtown signs. The distillery is approximately 5.5 miles on the right.

Four Roses Upon arrival at Four Roses the visual presence of the Spanish Mission style architecture of the distillery building is the first indication of a forth-coming pleasant experience. Visitors are warmly greeted at the Welcome Center, and detailed tours originate from here. You¶ll learn about the history of Kentucky Bourbon and Four Roses history ± which dates back to the 1860s. A single tourist, or a large group, will be able to see, smell and feel the distillation process in action, and discover how Four Roses uniquely distills 10 Bourbon flavors annually. After a tour, visitors are welcome to visit the Gift Shop. Directions: Four Roses 1224 Bonds Mill Road (Highway 513 W) Lawrenceburg, Kentucky Phone: 502-839-3436 www.fourroses.com GPS Coordinates: N37 58.4493', W084 53.6345'

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Kentucky¶s Bourbon Trail (Cont¶d) From Louisville: I-64 east to exit 53, US 127 south, 14 miles to Highway 513 west, turn right, one mile to the distillery. From Lexington: US 60 east to Bluegrass Parkway, west to exit 59B, 1/10 mile to Highway 513 west, turn left, one mile to the distillery.

Wild Turkey Premium Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey has been distilled on Wild Turkey Hill for generations. Sitting on the crest of a hill that overlooks the Kentucky River, the Wild Turkey Distillery possesses an outward appearance as simple and unadorned as the traditional distilling methods used inside. The legendary Master Distiller Jimmy Russell watches over this time-honored process with a careful eye at every turn. While following the production process, you¶ll be able to see their unique 40-foot high column still, watch new Bourbon being poured into hand crafted oak barrels and stroll through our timber warehouses. Make sure to stop by their gift shop to bring home a souvenir of your visit. Directions: Wild Turkey 1525 Tyrone Road (US Highway 62 East) Lawrenceburg, Kentucky 40342 Phone: 502-839-4544 www.wildturkeybourbon.com GPS Coordinates: N38 2.2412', W084 50.8289' From Louisville: I-64 east to KY 151 south to US 127 south to US 62 east to the distillery. From Lexington: US 60 west to Versailles, US 62 west to the distillery.

Woodford Reserve Woodford Reserve is a super-premium Small Batch Bourbon with roots at the smallest and oldest operating distillery in America. Nestled amid the picturesque horse farms of Woodford County, it is the only place you can see Kentucky¶s two most famous products ± Bourbon and thoroughbred horses ± maturing side-by-side. 149

Kentucky¶s Bourbon Trail (Cont¶d) Whiskey was first produced in 1812 on this site, where pioneers like Elijah Pepper, Oscar Pepper, and James Crow perfected their craft. Today, this small distillery on the banks of Glenn¶s Creek remains a special place. Recognized as a National Landmark, it is the only Kentucky distillery that uses copper pot stills and matures Bourbon in a unique limestone warehouse. Directions: Woodford Reserve 7855 McCracken Pike Versailles, Kentucky 40383 Phone: 859-879-1939 www.woodfordreserve.com GPS Coordinates: N38 6.7554', W084 48.8609' From Lexington: US 60 (Versailles Road) west past Versailles toward Frankfort, turn left on KY 3360 (Grassy Spring Road), go to stop sign, turn right on KY 1659 (McCracken Pike), go about 200 yards to distillery. From Lexington: I-64 east to exit 58. Take US 60 east 2.6 miles to KY 3360 (Grassy Spring Road), turn right, go to stop sign, turn right on KY 1659 (McCracken Pike), go about 200 yards to distillery.

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CHILDREN¶S ACTIVITY SECTION In this section, we¶ve included a few puzzles to entertain the children on the trip to Kentucky and the Mammoth Cave Area. Answers to the Puzzles are provided at the back of this book.

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Cave Crickets

Bats

Salamanders

Blindfish

Blind Crayfish

Deer

Groundhog

Grey Squirrel

Box Turtle

Beaver

Cave Shrimp

Copperhead

Woodpecker

Coyote

Raccoon

Wild Turkey

Rattle Snake

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ANIMAL WORD SCRAM BLES These are critters you might find in the cave area! (Write your answers in the space provided.)

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See answers at the end of this book.

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MAMMOTH CAVE WORD SCRAMBLE (Write your answers in the space provided.)

Spring Word Scramble 1)

sfroewl mbolo ni eht gsnpri = ________________________________________________

s¶lte og vcangi = ________________________________________________

Summer Word Scramble 3)

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Fall Word Scramble 5)

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MAMMOTH CAVE AREA CROSSWORD PUZZLE

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ACROSS 1. The worldÂśs largest cave system with over 350 miles of passageways. 2. When you leave this cave you might see a kangaroo. 3. This cave has a beautiful 78 foot onyx waterfall & watch out for gunfighters when you come out. 4. Cave where famous cave explorer, Floyd Collins, in January of 1925 was trapped & later died. 5. An Indian burial site dating back to 680 B.C. makes this cave distinctive. DOWN 1. This cave has the longest cave gate in the United States. 2. The name of the fourth oldest show and formation cave in the United States. 3. This cave features KentuckyÂśs largest show cave entrance & has a town right above the cave. 4. The shortest, deepest river in the world runs through this cave & Jesse James has stayed here. You can find the answers at the back of this book.

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LICENSE PLATE GAME See how many license plates you can find as you travel! Copy this page so each member of the family can try individually to find the most, or work together. Decide on the rules before you start. For example, is the first person to see a state license plate the only one who can count it (ÂłyellÂ´ out as soon as you know what it is), or does that person get two points and everyone else gets one point? Be creative! This is a fun way to pass the time!

State

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Alabama

Nevada

Alaska

New Hampshire

Arizona

New Jersey

Arkans as

New Mexico

California

New York

Colorado

North Carolina

Connecticut

North Dakota

Delaware

Ohio

Florida

Oklahoma

Georgia

Oregon

Hawaii

Pennsylvania

Idaho

Rhode Island

Illinois

South Carolina

Indiana

South Dakota

Iowa

Tenn essee

Kansas

Texas

Kentucky

Utah

Louisiana

Vermont

Maine

Virginia

Maryland

Washington

Massachusetts

West Virginia

Michigan

Wisconsin

Minnesota

Wyoming

Mississippi

District of Columbia

Missouri

Other (like Canadian!)

Montana

Other

Nebraska

Other

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SEE IT FIRST! This is another game where you make up rules to suit your family. We¶ve included a couple of variations below (copy this page for all the players), but you can use just about anything you see as you travel. Scoring is up to you. For instance, in the ³Find A Color´ game, you could set a time limit and whoever sees the most colors in that time wins (you might see a color several times). For ³Find A Vehicle,´ you might have each player looking out for a different type vehicle (but be aware you¶ll probably see a lot more mini - vans than pickup trucks!) Be creative!

FIND A COLOR Color RED Color ORANGE Color YELLOW Color GREEN Color LIGHT BLUE Color DARK BLUE Color PURPLE Color BLACK

Check!

FIND AN ANIMAL Brown Horse White Horse Spotted Horse Black Horse Brown Cow Red Cow Spotted Cow Black Cow Big Dog Medium Sized Dog Little Dog Cat Deer

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FIND A VEHICLE MINI - VAN FAMILY CAR SPORTS CAR SUV (SPORT UTILITY VEHICLE) PICKUP TRUCK TRACTOR - TRAILER (18 WHEELER) OTHER BIG TRUCK OFFICIAL VEHICLE(LIKE POLICE CAR)

Check!

MAKE UP YOUR OWN!

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Brain Teaser Try this quiz, it's really something! Please Answer the Questions Below ± IN EXACT ORDER. DO NOT SKIP AHEAD. Read this ONE LINE AT A TIME and just do what it says. You will be glad you did. If not, you'll wish you had listened. 1. Pick a number from 1-9 2. Subtract 5 3. Multiply by 3 4. Square the number (multiply by the same number ± not square root) 5. Add the digits until you get only one digit (i.e. 64 = 6 + 4 = 10 = 1 + 0 =1) 6. If the number is less than 5, add five. Otherwise subtract 4. 7. Multiply by 2 8. Subtract 6 9. Map the digit to a letter in the alphabet: 1 = A, 2 = B, 3 = C, etc«. 10. Pick a name of a country that begins with that letter 11. Take the last letter in the country name and think of an animal that begins with that letter 12. Take the last letter in the animal name and think of a color that begins with that letter DO NOT READ FURTHER UNTIL YOU HAVE DONE ALL OF THE ABOVE!

Here it comes, NO CHEATING or you'll be sorry! The Answer is: Sorry but there are no orange Kangaroos in Denmark

AMAZED?

KENTUCKY & MAMMOTH CAVE TRIVIA Kentucky is known as ³The _________ State.´ _________ is the Kentucky State capital. Kentucky¶s population is ____________. The Commonwealth of Kentucky separated from Virginia to become the ____ state on June 1, 1792 The Kentucky state motto is ³United We Stand, _____________________.´ ³___________________,´ by Stephen Collins Foster, is the Kentucky State song- 1853. The Kentucky ________ is the state bird. The Kentucky ____________ is the state tree. The _____________ is the state flower. The Kentucky _____________ is the state fish. ______________, KY, is the home of the General Motors Corvette Assembly Plant. Including inland water, Kentucky covers ________ square miles. There are ____ counties in Kentucky. Only Texas, with 254, and Georgia, with 159, have more. The ³World¶s Largest One- day Picnic´ is held at ______ Farm in Graves County. Kentucky rank¶s as _____ in total land area of the United States. Kentucky has more miles of running water than any other state except ________. ___________, KY, is known as the ³Bourbon Capital of the World.´ The oldest city in Kentucky is _________________. _______________ features the world¶s largest private collection of Coca- Cola memorabilia at Schmidt¶s Coca- Cola Museum. In 1861, ______ ________ was declared the Confederate capital of Kentucky. The American Civil War presidents, _______ _______ (United States) and _________ _____(Confederate States), were born in Kentucky, seven months and 100 miles apart. ______ _______ joined WLKY- TV, a Louisville television station, in 1966 as a reporter. The Kentucky ____________, a country/rock group from Metcalfe and Barren counties earned three Country Music Association awards in 1990. ____ _________, a Bowling Green native, directed thrillers such as Halloween, The Fog, Escape from New York, and The Thing. ______ _______, who became chairman of the board at NBC in 1974, was born in Glasgow. _____ ______ and four of his gang members robbed the Southern Bank in Russellville of nine thousand dollars on March 20, 1868. Kentucky is bordered by __________, Indiana, _____, West Virginia, ________, Tennessee, & ________.

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The Bluegrass State is also a _____________. Kentucky is one of only four states (Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and Virginia) to use this designation. Probably the world's most frequently sung song, "_____ _________ To You" was written by Kentuckians, two sisters from Louisville, Mildred and Patricia Hill. Confederate cavalryman ____ _______ and his men hid in Lost River Cave from Federal troops following the burning of the Shakertown depot. The Green River at ____ miles is the longest river in Kentucky. ______________ Cave contains one of the nation¶s largest pre- Columbian Indian burial grounds. The town of Horse Cave is partially built over ______ _____ Cave. The constant temperature in Mammoth Cave is _____- _____ degrees Fahrenheit. In 1925, _____ _______ was the spelunker who drew national attention when he became trapped and eventually died while trying to locate a new entrance to Crystal Cave. __________ is the Kentucky dish of a rich thick soup made from chicken, beef, and vegetables. The Kentucky Cave _______ is an endangered species that is only found in Mammoth Cave Park. ________ is Kentucky¶s third largest revenue producer and its second largest private employer. The ³World¶s Largest Single __________´ is found in Diamond Caverns. Crystal Onyx Cave is noted for its rare crystal onyx ____________ formations. The _____ and ______ Rivers flow though Mammoth Cave National Park. The elevation of _______ Mountain is 1,350 feet above sea level. ___________ Caverns is the fourth oldest commercial cave in the United States. In _____, Mammoth Cave National Park was established by the federal government. During the War of 1812, ___________ was a mineral mined in Mammoth Cave for the manufacture of gunpowder. Varying in width from twenty to sixty feet, the ______River is the largest river in Mammoth Cave. __________ River Lake is a 10,050 acre lake situated in Barren and Allen counties. Kentucky ranks number one nationally in the production of ______ ________. _____ _____ is the location of Jesse James¶s Cave. Farmland makes up ______________ of Kentucky¶s total area. Kentucky ranks _______ nationally in the production of coal. In ______, Mammoth Onyx Cave was opened to the public. _______ _____ is the second oldest major tourist attraction in America, second only to Niagara Falls.

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ANSWERS TO KENTUCKY & MAMMOTH CAVE TRIVIA Kentucky is known as ³The Bluegrass State.´ Frankfort is the Kentucky State capital. Kentucky¶s population is 3,685,296 . The Commonwealth of Kentucky separated from Virginia to become the 15 th state on June 1, 1792 The Kentucky state motto is ³United We Stand, Divided We Fall.´ ³My Old Kentucky Home,´ by Stephen Collins Foster, is the Kentucky State song- 1853. The Kentucky Cardinal is the state bird. The Kentucky Tulip Poplar is the state tree. The Goldenrod is the state flower. The Kentucky Spotted Bass is the state fish. Bowling Green, KY, is the home of the General Motors Corvette Assembly Plant. Including inland water, Kentucky covers 40,395 square miles. There are 120 counties in Kentucky. Only Texas, with 254, and Georgia, with 159, have more. The ³World¶s Largest One- day Picnic´ is held at Fancy Farm in Graves County. Kentucky rank¶s as 37 th in total land area of the United States. Kentucky has more miles of running water than any other state except Alaska . Bardstown , KY, is known as the ³Bourbon Capital of the World.´ The oldest city in Kentucky is Harrodsburg . Elizabethtown features the world¶s largest private collection of Coca- Cola memorabilia at Schmidt¶s Coca- Cola Museum. In 1861, Bowling Green was declared the Confederate capital of Kentucky. The American Civil War presidents, Abraham Lincoln (United States) and Jefferson Davis (Confederate States), were born in Kentucky, seven months and 100 miles apart. Diane Sawyer joined WLKY- TV, a Louisville television station, in 1966 as a reporter. The Kentucky Headhunters , a country/rock group from Metcalfe and Barren counties earned three Country Music Association awards in 1990. John Carpenter, a Bowling Green native, directed thrillers such as Halloween, The Fog, Escape from New York, and The Thing. Julian Goodman, who became chairman of the board at NBC in 1974, was born in Glasgow. Jesse James and four of his gang members robbed the Southern Bank in Russellville of nine thousand dollars on March 20, 1868. Kentucky is bordered by Illi nois , Indiana, Ohio , West Virginia, Virginia , Tennessee, & Missouri .

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The Bluegrass State is also a Commonwealth . Kentucky is one of only four states (Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and Virginia) to use this designation. Probably the world's most frequently sung song, "Happy Birthday To You" was written by Kentuckians, two sisters from Louisville, Mildred and Patricia Hill. Confederate cavalryman John Morgan and his men hid in Lost River Cave from Federal troops following the burning of the Shakertown depot. The Green River at 382 miles is the longest river in Kentucky. Crystal Onyx Cave contains one of the nation¶s largest pre- Columbian Indian burial grounds. The town of Horse Cave is partially built over Hidden River Cave. The constant temperature in Mammoth Cave is fifty - four degrees Fahrenheit. In 1925, Floyd Collins was the spelunker who drew national attention when he became trapped and eventually died while trying to locate a new entrance to Crystal Cave. Burgoo is the Kentucky dish of a rich thick soup made from chicken, beef, and vegetables. The Kentucky Cave Shrimp is an endangered species that is only found in Mammoth Cave Park. Tourism is Kentucky¶s third largest revenue producer and its second largest private employer. The ³World¶s Largest Single Stalactite ´ is found in Diamond Caverns. Crystal Onyx Cave is noted for its rare crystal onyx rimstone

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The Green and Nolin Rivers flow though Mammoth Cave National Park. The elevation of Guntown Mountain is 1,350 feet above sea level. Diamond Caverns is the fourth oldest commercial cave in the United States. In 1941 , Mammoth Cave National Park was established by the federal government. During the War of 1812, Saltpeter was a mineral mined in Mammoth Cave for the manufacture of gu npowder. Varying in width from twenty to sixty feet, the Echo River is the largest river in Mammoth Cave. Barren River Lake is a 10,050 acre lake situated in Barren and Allen counties. Kentucky ranks number one nationally in the production of burley tobacco. Park City is the location of Jesse James¶s Cave. Farmland makes up three - fifths of Kentucky¶s total area. Kentucky ranks first nationally in the production of coal. In 1921 , Mammoth Onyx Cave was opened to the public.

Mammoth Cave is the second oldest major tourist attraction in America, second only to Niagara Falls.

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SOUTHERN KENTUCKY RECIPES Kentucky Eggnog 6 eggs, beaten separately 1 c. sugar, divided

1 pt. whiskey 1 qt. Heavy whipping cream

Separate eggs and beat yolks until light. Add 2/3 c. of the sugar and beat and beat and beat. They should be thick and lemon-colored. When the egg yolks and part of the sugar have been the beating effort, turn your attention to the egg whites, which should be beaten until stiff but not dry with the remaining 1/3 c. of sugar. Then slowly pour the whiskey-sugar-egg-yolk mixture into the whites, folding it in gently. If you do this the eggnog mixture will not separate. Next, whip the cream and fold it into the eggnog mixture. Fold and fold and then let stand, folding again and again. Standing and gently moving the mixture helps to ripen it and that is important for a good eggnog. The other way we make eggnog combines the bourbon with ¼ c. rum. Either way you make eggnog, it can or even should be made 2 to 3 days ahead of time, keeping it cool and stirring it occasionally. Cissy Gregg¶s Cookbook, vol. 2, p. 14

KENTUCKY BOURBON RECIPES Kentucky Bourbon is produced from a fermented mash of 51% corn and lesser amounts of wheat, rye, barley, yeast and distilled limestone water. Bourbon is distilled at no more than 160 proof and then aged in charred oak barrels. These barrels, give bourbon its reddish color and most distinctive, smooth flavor. Bourbon is the standard by which all other whiskeys are judged. There is no doubt that Kentucky is considered the ³bourbon capital of the world.´

Kentucky Bourbon Slush 2 ½ c. tea, 2 ½ c. water and 2 small tea bags 12 oz. can frozen lemonade 1 6 oz. can frozen orange juice, thawed

2 c. Maker¶s Mark bourbon 1 c. sugar 6 c. water thawed pineapple chunks, cherries or mint

Let tea cool. Then mix all together. Freeze in a plastic container. When ready to serve, scoop into a glass. Garnish with pineapple chunks or a cherry on a toothpick, or mint. Makes 3 qts. The Kentucky Derby Museum Cookbook, p. 45

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THE MINT JULEP The making of the mint julep has many controversies. Traditionally, the whiskey used is straight aged Kentucky bourbon. The cup in which the mint julep is served is silver and is traditionally chilled. Each year a specially designed silver julep cup is presented to the Kentucky Derby winner. It is very important that the water is cold and, preferably, from a limestone spring. The sugar is either granulated or powdered, and the ice is crushed or shaved. Sprigs of mint must be very fresh.

Kentucky Mint Julep 1 t. sugar, or more to taste

2 oz. Kentucky bourbon

whiskey 1 Â˝ T. chopped mint leaves 1 T. water crushed ice to fill each cup

1 sprig fresh mint 2 short straws

Place sugar and chopped mint in a small bowl and bruise the leaves with a wooden spoon until the mixture forms a paste. Add water and blend. Fill a julep cup half full of crushed ice. Add the mint syrup and the whiskey, add more crushed ice until the cup is full. Decorate with mint sprig and add straws. Put cup on tray and put in freezer to frost for about Â˝ hour. Serve at once. Serves 1. A Taste from Back Home, p. 23

Churchill Downs Mint Julep The julep you would be served at the Kentucky Derby. 1 to 2 oz. Kentucky bourbon whiskey

shaved or crushed ice to fill

each cup 1 T. chopped mint leaves 1 T. water 1 t. sugar, or more to taste

1 small bunch fresh mint 2 straws, cut short

Place sugar and chopped mint in a small crockery bowl. Bruise the leaves well with a muddler or the back of a wooden spoon until mixture forms a paste. Add water and continue stirring. There should be a thick green syrup by this time. Now you are ready for the whiskey. Fill a julep cup half full of crushed or shaved ice. Add the mint syrup and the whiskey. Fill the cup or glass with crushed ice. Slip the bunch of mint into the ice and beside it the straws. They should be no taller than the mint. Lift the cups onto a

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tray, being careful not to touch the sides with the fingers and put them into the icebox to frost. This will take from ½ to 1 hour. Serve at once. This is a potent drink and should be sipped slowly. Glass tumblers may be substituted for traditional silver julep cups but they will not frost. Serves 1. Out of Kentucky Kitchens, p. 38

Kentucky Mint Iced Tea, Old Kentucky Style Several sprigs of mint 6 T. lemon juice

6 c. hot tea sugar to taste

Bruise the leaves of 4 to 5 sprigs of mint. Add lemon juice, the hot tea and sugar to taste. Let steep for about ½ hour then strain and chill it. Serve with crushed ice and sprigs of mint, also powdered sugar if you want sweeter. Cabbage Patch Famous Kentucky Recipes, p. 2

Kentucky Friendship Tea 1 tea bag 2 c. boiling water

1 T. lemon juice syrup from 1 20 oz. can

1/3 c. sugar 1 T. honey 18 ice cubes 5 c. gingerale

about ½ c. ½ c. orange juice, apple juice or apricot nectar

pineapple,

Steep tea bag for 5 minutes. Stir in sugar and honey. Mix well. Add ice cubes, lemon juice, pineapple syrup and orange juice. Just before serving add ginger ale. Source unknown

Kentucky Whiskey Toddy ½ t. sugar or 1 t. if you have a sweet tooth 1 T. tap water or more if you like a mild drink a spilling jigger of bourbon whiskey, 2 to 2 ½ T. Mix sugar and water. Add the whiskey. Pour into an old-fashioned glass and fill with crushed ice, or add 2 ice cubes. Stir until chilled. Serve. Out of Kentucky Kitchens, p. 41

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Kentucky Breakfast Casserole 1 ½ lbs. pork sausage 9 eggs, slightly beaten 3 c. milk 1 ½ t. dry mustard

1 t. salt 3 slices bread, cut in 1/8´ cubes 1 ½ c. cheddar cheese, grated

Brown sausage and drain. Spread in a 9´ x 13´ x 2´ greased pan. Mix all other ingredients and spread over sausage. Cover pan and refrigerate overnight. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees F. for 1 hour. Food for My Household, Julia Ramey, p. 51

Southern Kentucky Beer Cheese 1 lb. cheddar cheese, grated 1 lb. Swiss cheese, grated 1 clove garlic, crushed

1 T. dry mustard 2 t. Worcestershire sauce 1 c. beer

Combine all ingredients and mix well. Store in a covered jar in refrigerator. Serve with crackers. Makes 2 ½ c. The Crowning Recipes of Kentucky, p. 12

Kentucky Beer Cheese 1 lb. sharp cheddar, finely ground 1 lb. mild cheddar, finely ground

3 T. Worcestershire sauce 4 to 5 drops hot pepper sauce

or to taste 1 clove garlic, minced 1 t. salt

1 t. dry mustard 1 12 oz. can beer

Combine all ingredients, except beer, and beat with an electric mixer. Pour in beer slowly and beat until cheese is very smooth. Store in covered jar. Remove from refrigerator at least 30 minutes before serving. Beat once more. Serves 12 to 16. The Kentucky Derby Museum Cookbook, p. 23

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Southern Cheese Grits 2 c. instant grits 3 c. boiling water 1 stick butter

1 6 oz. tube garlic cheese spread 1 t. salt 2 eggs, well beaten

Stir grits into boiling water. Remove from heat and add butter, cheese, salt and beaten eggs. Pour into well-greased casserole. Bake for 45 minutes at 350 degrees F. until set and light brown on top. Cookbook of Treasures, Jane Cobb, p. 55

Kentucky Cheese-Garlic Grits 3 ½ c. milk 1 c. grits 1 stick margarine 1 6 oz. roll garlic cheese

1 t. salt 2 eggs ½ c. milk ½ c. cheese, grated

Bring to boil milk and add grits. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, for 8 to 10 minutes. Add margarine, garlic cheese and salt. Stir until margarine and cheese are melted. Beat eggs and add milk. Add to grits mixture. Pour into a well-buttered 1 ½ qt. Casserole. Bake 30 minutes in a 350 degree F. oven. Remove from oven and sprinkle grated cheese on top. Return to oven and bake 15 minutes longer. Cookbook of Treasures, Mary Keene, p. 54, 55

Hominy Grits Casserole 1 c. hominy grits 4 c. water, salted 1 c. sharp cheese, grated ½ c. butter

1 t. salt 2 eggs 1 ½ c. milk, approx. corn flakes

Cook grits in boiling salted water until slightly thick. Add the cheese, butter and salt. Cool a little. Put eggs in measuring cup and add milk to make 1 ½ c., then beat. Fold egg mixture into grits. Put in 325 degree F. oven for 15 minutes. Stir and sprinkle with corn flakes and cook until firm. We Make You Kindly Welcome, p. 16

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Southern Ham and Bean Soup 1 c. navy beans 1 small meaty ham bone 1 ½ qts. water 1 c. celery, diced

½ c. onion, chopped 3 ½ c. canned tomatoes 1 T. parsley, minced salt and pepper

Soak beans overnight in cold water. Drain in morning. Cover beans and ham bone with water. Add remaining ingredients. Cover and simmer 4 to 5 hours. Season to taste with salt and pepper. A Taste from Back Home, p. 55

Kentucky Style Soup Beans 1 lb. beans 3 T. sugar

1 T. salt 1 piece of pork meat, the size of your fingers

Wash and soak beans overnight. Use a large kettle so you can use as much water as possible without having it boil over while cooking. Add sugar, salt and meat. Stir often to prevent sticking. Add more water, if necessary, to have some juice in the beans. Test for taste; you may need more sugar or salt or both. Source unknown

KENTUCKY BURGOO This Kentucky stew is traditionally as well known at the Kentucky Derby as the mint julep, where both are served. It is thought that the name, ³burgoo,´ came from one of John Hunt Morgan¶s, cavalrymen during the Civil War.

Kentucky Burgoo 1 4 to 5 lb. hen 1 lb. beef stew meat 1 lb. veal stew meat 2 lbs. of knuckle bones 1 stalk of celery 1 carrot, peeled 1 onion, peeled 6 sprigs parsley

1 T. Worcestershire sauce 1 ½ t. black pepper ½ t. cayenne 6 onions, finely chopped 8 tomatoes, peeled and chopped 1 turnip, peeled and chopped 2 green peppers, chopped 2 c. butter beans, fresh

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1 10oz. can tomato puree 4 qts. water 1 red pepper pod ¼ c. salt 1 T. sugar 1 T. lemon juice

2 c. celery, sliced 2 c. okra, sliced 2 c. fresh corn ½ unpeeled lemon, seeded 2 c. cabbage, chopped

Combine first 17 ingredients in a large pot. Bring to a boil. Simmer for 4 hours; cool. Strain meat mixture, reserving meat and stock. Discard vegetables. Remove bone, skin and gristle from meat. Finely chop meat and return to stock. Refrigerate overnight. The next day remove layer of fat. Add remaining ingredients. Cover and simmer 1 hour. Uncover and simmer 2 hours, stirring frequently. My Old Kentucky Homes Cookbook, p. 33

Southern Kentucky Burgoo 2 lbs. pork shank 2 lbs. veal shank 2 lbs. beef shank 2 lbs. breast of lamb 1 4 lb. hen 8 qts. water 1 ½ lbs. Irish potatoes 1 ½ lbs. onions 1 bunch carrots 2 green peppers 2 c. cabbage, chopped

1 qt. Tomato puree 2 c. whole corn, fresh or canned 2 red pepper pods 2 c. okra, diced 2 c. lima beans 1 c. celery, diced salt and cayenne to taste Tabasco A-1 Sauce Worcestershire sauce to taste parsley, chopped

Put all the meat in the cold water and bring slowly to a boil. Simmer until it is tender enough to fall from the bones. Lift the meat out of the stock. Cool and chop up the meat, removing the bones. Pare potatoes, skin onion, and dice both. Return meat to stock and add potatoes, onions and all other vegetables. Allow to simmer until thick. Burgoo should be very thick, but still soup. Season along, but not too much until it is almost done. Add chopped parsley just before the stew is taken up. Stir frequently with a longhandled wooden paddle or spoon during the first part of the cooking and almost constantly after it gets thick. Cook about 10 hours. Serves 25. Cabbage Patch Famous Kentucky Recipes, p. 27

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Barren River State Resort Park¶s Famous Burgoo ½ lb. pork shank ½ lb. beef shank ½ lb. veal shank ½ lb. lamb breast 1 lb. hen 2 qts. water ¾ lb. Irish potatoes ¾ lb. onions ½ pt. tomato puree 2 carrots ½ green pepper ½ red pepper pod

¼ c. celery, diced ½ c. whole corn, fresh or canned ½ c. cabbage, chopped ½ c. okra, diced ½ c. lima beans salt to taste cayenne pepper to taste Tabasco to taste A-1 sauce to taste Worcestershire to taste parsley, chopped, to taste

Start cooking burgoo early in the day. Overall cooking time is approx. 10 hours. The time may be broken in half; cooking the meat the first day, then adding vegetables and continue cooking the next day. Put all meat into cold water and bring slowly to a boil. Simmer until it is tender enough to fall from the bones. Lift the meat out of the stock. Cool, chop up the meat, removing the bones. Dice potatoes and onions. Return meat to stock and add all vegetables, potatoes and onions. Simmer until thick. Burgoo should be very thick, but still soupy. Season along, but not too much, until it is almost done. As the burgoo simmers down, the seasoning will become more pronounced. Add chopped parsley just before the stew is taken up. Stir frequently with a long-handled spoon during the first part of the cooking and almost constantly after it gets thick. Serves 4 to 6. Recipes from Kentucky State Resort Parks, p. 9

KENTUCKY HOT BROWN Credit must be given to the Brown Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky, for introducing the ³Hot Brown.´ This Kentucky favorite was created by the hotel¶s chef, Fred Schmidt. His creation consisted of slice roast turkey, open-faced on white toast. It was topped with Mornay sauce and sprinkled with Parmesan cheese. It was then broiled, and garnished with crossed strips of cooked bacon and pimiento. This dish was a huge hit and has been imitated by many cooks and chefs. The Brown Hotel closed in 1971, but reopened in 1985, and the hot brown is once again its¶ signature dish.

Kentucky Hot Brown 4 slices of toast 4 slices cooked turkey breast

Mornay sauce Parmesan cheese, grated

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8 slices fried bacon

4 slices of tomatoes

In 4 individual gratin dishes, place a slice of toast and top with turkey and 2 bacon slices. Cover with Mornay sauce. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and top with sliced tomato. Place in 400 degree F. oven and bake 10 minutes or until brown and bubbly. Mornay sauce: Melt 3 T. butter in a pan, remove from heat and stir in 3 T. flour. Pour in 2 c. milk and bring to a boil, stirring. Simmer 2 minutes, season and cool a little before beating in ¼ c. grated Gruyere or cheddar cheese. Stir in ¼ t. Dijon-style or prepared mustard and season to taste. Makes 2 c. Donna Gill Recommends, p. 17

Granny¶s Skillet Cornbread ¾ c. cornmeal ½ c. flour 1 t. salt 1 t. baking powder

½ t. soda 1 c. buttermilk 2 T. vegetable oil or bacon drippings

Heat greased iron skillet. Combine all ingredients. Pour batter into heated skillet and bake at 400 degrees F. for 20 minutes. Source unknown

Southern Cornbread 1 ½ c. cornmeal ¾ t. baking soda 1 t. salt

1 1/3 c. buttermilk 2 eggs, separated ¼ c. shortening, melted

Sift cornmeal, soda and salt together. Add buttermilk to well-beaten egg yolks and add cornmeal mixture. Beat well. Add hot melted shortening and beat well. Fold in stiffly beaten egg whites and pour into greased skillet. Bake at 450 degrees F. for 20 to 30 minutes. Speedwell Christian Church Cookbook, Nell Pearson, p. 48

Kentucky Cornsticks 1 c. cornmeal 1 t. salt ½ t. soda 1 t. baking powder

1 c. buttermilk 1 egg 2 T. shortening

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Sift dry ingredients together. Add buttermilk, well-beaten egg and shortening. Pour into well-greased frying pan or cornstick pan. Bake in hot oven at 350 degrees F. for 25 minutes or until brown. Can be made with sweet milk but omit soda. Source unknown

Kentucky Hoe Cake or Southern Pone Bread Mix 1 c. plain cornmeal with water to make a soupy mixture. Add 1 t. salt. Pour a thin layer onto a hot, well-greased frying pan. Allow to brown and turn once. Serve hot. If making pone bread, use less water and shape into pones. Cook in oven at 325 degrees F. until brown. Source unknown

Mom¶s White Hoe Cake Bread 2 c. white cornmeal 1 t. salt solid shortening for frying

boiling water, enough to make thick mush

Mix cornmeal and salt. Add boiling water, stirring constantly until a thick mush forms. Add enough water so it can easily be spooned onto a hot griddle. Fry until golden. Turn and fry other side. Be sure one side is done before turning. Add extra shortening during frying if bread appears to be dry.

Granny Bigger¶s Johnnycakes Put 1 qt. cornmeal into a bowl. Add a heaping t. of salt. Stir in boiling water until it is all moistened. With your hands, mold it into cakes ½´ thick. Bake cakes on a hot griddle rubbed with a bit of pork fat. Let them cook slowly. When one side is done turn the other. They may be baked in an oven for 20 minutes. Serve hot with plenty of butter.

Fried Cornmeal Mush ½ c. cornmeal 2 ¾ c. boiling water

¾ t. salt

Sprinkle cornmeal into rapidly salted boiling water (using the top of a double boiler). Stir constantly. When thickened, cook over hot water at least 1 hour, stirring only occasionally. White hot, pour into a greased loaf pan. Smooth surface of mush. Chill

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overnight or until very firm. Cut into ¾´ slices and brown in hot fat on both sides. This is especially good with maple syrup. The Household Searchlight Recipe Book, p. 111

Famous Kentucky Spoonbread 1 stick margarine 2 eggs 1 8 oz. carton sour cream

1 8 oz. can whole kernel corn 1 8 oz. can creamed corn 1 8 oz. pkg. Corn muffin mix

Melt margarine. Beat eggs slightly in separate bowl. Add eggs to margarine. Mix and add sour cream. Mix and add corn. Mix and add corn muffin mix. Mix and bake in a 1 ½ qt. Casserole at 350 degrees F. for 30 minutes. Speedwell Christian Church Cookbook, Janie McGraw, p. 46

KENTUCKY BEATEN BISCUITS Beaten biscuits served with country ham, are a true Kentucky tradition. These biscuits are small and hard; the result of vigorous beating to get all the air out of the dough. In early days, the biscuits were beaten by hand for up to 45 minutes. Later, the beaten biscuit machine was developed.

Kentucky Beaten Biscuits 2 c. flour 1 t. salt 1 t. baking powder

¼ c. lard or solid shortening ¼ c. ice cold milk ¼ c. ice cold water

Combine dry ingredients. Cut lard into mixture until it resembles cornmeal. Stir in milk and water to make a very stiff dough. Turn out on a lightly floured board and form into a ball. Beat with a rolling pin about 500 times, turning and beating for at least ½ hour. Roll out to ½ ³ thickness and cut out with a 1 to ½ ³ biscuit cutter. Prick each biscuit with a 3-tined fork 3 times. Bake in a preheated 350 degree F. oven for 20 to 25 minutes until biscuits are lightly browned. Makes 2 dozen. Source unknown

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KENTUCKY COUNTRY HAM Kentucky country hams are known as one of the world¶s best preserved meats. The ham has a very rich and smoky flavor. There are many delicious ways to prepare country ham. Below I have provided a few of our family¶s favorites. Important: before the ham is cooked, hang it in a cool, dry place. Do not store a country ham in the refrigerator. A garage or basement is the best storage place. The best means of storing a ham is to hang it up, as it will continue to drip moisture and mold until it is cooked. Mold on a ham is a natural result of curing and aging. It is not harmful and can be scrubbed off before cooking. The ham will also develop white spots on it, due to the aging. Country ham can be kept in the refrigerator up to 6 weeks. Country ham loses its flavor when frozen. We know of a local business that sent many of their better customers expensive country hams each year at Christmas. Some of these customers were located in the north and did not understand how country hams were cured. When they received their country ham gift and the ham had mold, the customer threw the ham away thinking the ham was bad. The company now sends out cards explaining the curing process with each ham given as a gift.

Kentucky Country Ham To prepare the country ham for cooking, scrub it in warm water with a stiff brush to remove mold, rinse it well. Cut off the hock, which can be used later for seasoning other dishes. Soak the ham 12 to 24 hours. This will help remove some of the salt and add moisture back to the cured ham. Discard the water after you finish soaking the ham. To boil or simmer your country ham, place it in a large roaster, skin side up. Cover 2/3 of the ham with fresh, cold water. Add ½ c. vinegar to the water. Place cover on the roaster. Put the ham on the stove and bring to a boil, then turn the heat down and simmer. Allow the ham to simmer for 15 to 20 minutes per lb. or until a meat thermometer reads 160 degrees F. This will take 4 to 6 hours, depending on the size of the ham. You can also tell that the ham is done when the large bone in the butt end of the ham becomes loose and protrudes. Add water if necessary during the cooking process to keep the ham 2/3 covered. Allow the ham to cool in the cooking water. When it has cooled, pour off the water and carefully remove the skin and trim away the excess fat. If desired, the bone can be removed at this time. Place the ham on a rack in a shallow

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roasting pan. Score the fat in a diamond pattern and stud with cloves. Pat 1 c. dark brown sugar on ham. Place the ham in a 350 degree F. oven and bake for 30 minutes. Ham should be served only after it has cooled to room temperature. Always cut slices as thinly as possible. After ham is cooked, it should be tightly wrapped in plastic wrap and refrigerated. It will keep in the refrigerator up to 6 weeks. Country ham can be frozen, but the flavor is not as good afterward.

Baked Country Ham Soak ham overnight. Put ham in 6 to 8 c. water in roast pan. Cook in 350 degree F. oven 15 minutes per pound if ham weighs 16 lbs. Cook it 4 hours. Stick a fork or knife in ham to the bone to be sure ham is done. Remove ham from oven and place on pan to bake. Trim and remove skin. Cover with brown sugar and sprinkle with cracker crumbs. Add cloves, if desired. Bake until brown. Take out and place on large meat dish. Wrap and place in refrigerator until time to slice. It will slice better if taken out of refrigerator 2 to 3 hours before slicing. Cookbook of Treasures, Jane Cobb, p.36

Baked Southern Country Ham Soak ham overnight in cold water. Trim dark places and excess fat. Place ham in roaster. Partly cover with cold water to which has been added 1 c. brown sugar, ½ c. vinegar, 1 whole onion, 1 whole apple and 1 handful of whole cloves. Heat quickly until water starts to boil briskly. Cut down heat to 325 degrees F. and cook until tender, about 15 minutes per pound. Let set in water until cool. Put on tray and skin, score and baste with 1 c. bread crumbs and ½ c. brown sugar. Put 1 whole clove in each scored section. Place in slow oven and brown. Meat thermometer should register 158 degrees F. when ham is done. Baked ham should be boned while warm. Dissolve 1 pkg. of Knox gelatin in ¼ c. cold water. Add 1 ½ c. hot ham liquor, 3 T. meal and ½ c. brown sugar. Fill crevices left inside of ham after boning, then tie securely and place in cloth or aluminum foil. Place in refrigerator overnight to cool. Slice in even slices on a meat slicer. Portion carefully, 2 ½ oz. each, and place between layers of aluminum foil or oiled paper until serving time. Never slice baked ham longer than 1 day ahead of serving time. Serve cold, never reheat baked country ham. Recipes from Kentucky State Resort Parks, p. 69

Southern Fried Country Ham with Red-Eye Gravy Ham should be cut in slices ¼´ thick. Trim off rind and cut gashes in fat to keep ham from curling. Put the slice of ham in a hot skillet (300 degrees F.). Brown quickly on one side, turn and brown the other side. Repeat until the fat is translucent. Do not

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overcook. It will cause the ham to be tough and dry. If the ham is too salty for your taste, soak the slices in milk or water for 30 minutes before cooking. After the ham is fried, pour off most of the grease. Add a small amount of water and let simmer for a few minutes. Pour gravy over ham or biscuits and serve hot. Finchville Farms County Hams, Finchville, Kentucky

Fried Kentucky Country Ham with Red-Eye Gravy Soak ham slices in milk for at least 30 minutes before cooking. This seems to take out some of the salt. Trim rind and excess fat from ham and cut into small pieces. Place fat in a large, heavy ungreased iron skillet. Stirring often, fry over moderate heat until pieces are crisp and have rendered all their fat. Discard fat and add ham slices. Add 1 c. of water and simmer gently until water is gone. Turn the slices and regulate heat so they color richly and evenly without burning. Transfer ham to heated platter. Pour the coffee into the skillet. Bring to a boil scraping in the brown bits that cling to the bottom of the skillet. Boil briskly, uncovered, until gravy turns red, then pour over ham. If you prefer, pour gravy into a gravy boat to be spooned over ham and hot biscuits. Serve at once. Kentucky Keepsakes, Elizabeth Ross, p. 171

Milk or Cream Gravy 3 T. oil or fat with scrappies, (pan drippings from frying) 3 T. all-purpose flour

2 c. milk, hot is best ½ t. salt 1/8 to ¼ t. pepper

Save fat from fried chicken, country fried steak or pork chops. Pour 3 T. back into hot skillet. Stir in flour and blend well. Cook and stir until lightly browned. I use the seasoned flour from making fried chicken, etc. Over medium heat, gradually add milk, stirring constantly, until thick and bubbly. Stir in salt and pepper. This gravy goes with everything. Kentucky Keepsakes, Elizabeth Ross, p. 194

Kentucky Green Beans half runner or Kentucky wonder Beans, as many as you want onion to taste sugar to taste

salt to taste pepper seasoning bacon or salt pork

Snip the ends off the beans. Cut them in half. Remove the strings. Slice up the onion. Add all the ingredients in a big kettle and season the beans to your taste. Cover the beans with water. Put a top on the kettle and simmer slowly for 3 to 5 hours. For the last ½

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hour turn up the heat and let the water cook out of the beans. Adjust the seasoning if need be. Thelma¶s Treasures, p. 62

Cabbage Casserole 2 c. corn flakes, crushed ½ c. butter, melted 4 c. cooked cabbage, shredded 1 c. milk

1 c. cheese, grated ½ c. mayonnaise 1 can cream of celery soup

Mix corn flakes and butter. Put ½ of mixture in buttered dish. Layer cabbage on top of crumbs. Combine milk, cheese, mayonnaise and celery soup. Pour over cabbage. Top with remaining corn flakes mixture. Bake at 350 degrees F. for 30 minutes. Source unknown

Fresh Sweet Corn 1 doz. Ears of fresh corn ¼ c. butter

½ c. cream salt and pepper

Cut kernels from corn raw or after boiling. Scrape cobs with back of knife to get the milk out of cob. Add other ingredients. Heat to simmer. Cook no more than 5 minutes if using cooked corn, 10 minutes if uncooked. This dish is better if you use fresh corn, but is a good way to use leftover corn. If desired, add a pinch of salt. Also, you might want to sauté a bit of onion and green pepper in the butter and add to mixture. Source unknown

Southern Fried Corn 8 ears corn (young field corn preferred) 4 T. butter salt and pepper to taste

2 T. bacon drippings or lard or butter 1 green pepper, diced, optional

Cut corn kernels from cobs. Melt butter in skillet. Add corn and seasonings and cook until the corn is tender ± about 10 minutes. Stir occasionally. Do not have the flame too high as the corn may burn. If mixture begins to brown before corn is done, add ½ c. of milk or cream. Keep the lid on while cooking and stir occasionally to keep from sticking. We often add a diced green pepper when the corn is put in the skillet. Makes 6 servings. Kentucky Derby Museum Cookbook, p. 157 179

Cave Country Corn Pudding 2 c. corn 4 T. flour 2 t. sugar, level 1 t. salt, level

2 eggs, well-beaten 1 T. butter or margarine, melted 2 c. milk

Mix corn, flour, sugar and salt together. Combine well-beaten eggs, melted butter and milk. Mix with corn mixture. Pour into a greased baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees F. for 1 hour. Stir from the bottom 2 or 3 times during the first 30 minutes of baking time. Recipe may be doubled. Serves 4. Source unknown

Southern-Fried Green Tomatoes 2 large green tomatoes 1 ½ c. finely ground white cornmeal

oil or solid vegetable shortening for frying salt and pepper to taste

Slice the tomatoes ¼´ thick. Dredge both sides of the tomatoes in cornmeal, pressing the slices firmly into the meal to make a good coating. Shake off excess meal. Put enough oil or shortening in a skillet to come to a depth of ¼´ and place the skillet over medium heat. Add the tomatoes to the hot oil a few at a time without crowding. Fry until golden brown or about 2 minutes. Turn. When both sides are golden brown, drain on paper towels and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Serve hot. Serves 4. Sharing Our Best, Lucille Lowe, p. 35

Kentucky Fried Apples 2 medium tart cooking apples, you need 2 c.

¼ c. margarine ½ to ¾ c. sugar

With paring knife, peel a 1 ½´ strip around the center of the apple. This band will then remove about 1/3 of the apple peel. Cut the apples into quarters. Next, slice each quarter into 3 or 4 sections as you would section an orange. Place the apples, sugar and margarine in a very heavy or cooking pan. Cover and place on medium heat. When mixture begins to cook, allow 10 minutes of cooking time. Remove cover and cook 5 to 10 minutes longer until apples are tender and rather transparent. You may need to reduce the heat to low during this final cooking stage. Should your apples be juiceless, you may wish to add a small amount of water to give moisture. Makes 3 servings. The Household Searchlight Recipe Book, p. 171

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KENTUCKY SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN Southerners believe that for perfect fried chicken you should use a seasoned cast iron skillet. Directions for seasoning an iron skillet: Heat the iron skillet in the oven or on top of the stove. Using a paper towel or cloth, wipe the skillet with a light coat of unsalted cooking oil. Reheat the skillet in an oven or on top of the stove. Repeat several times for best results. Do not wash in soap and water when cleaning. Wipe clean with a light coat of cooking oil.

Southern Fried Chicken chicken salt flour

pepper paprika vegetable oil

Put the chicken pieces in a large pot of water. Add 2 T. salt for every chicken you use. Soak chicken in the salt water overnight in the refrigerator. The next day, drain off water and pat chicken pieces dry. Mix the flour (enough to coat all of the chicken) with the pepper, paprika, and a little bit of salt to taste. Coat each piece of chicken with this mixture. In an iron skillet, add the vegetable oil and heat until it sizzles. The oil should be even up with the chicken. Add a few pieces of chicken and turn down the heat to medium. Cook the chicken 30 minutes or so on one side and flip it and cook it 30 minutes on the other side until it is evenly browned. Remove the pieces from the pan as they are done and drain on a paper towel. Thelma¶s Treasures, p. 45

Southern Cornbread Stuffing 3 c. cornbread, broken in pieces 2 c. biscuits, broken in pieces ½ c. onion, minced

½ c. onion 1/3 T. ground sage ¼ t. black pepper 2 c. rich chicken stock ¼ t. pepper

Mix all ingredients together. Place in a baking pan and bake at 350 degrees F. for 35 minutes. This is the dressing the Northerners wonder how the Southerners make and the Southerners wonder why the Northerners don¶t know how. Source unknown 181

Moist Kentucky Cornbread Dressing 1 c. cornmeal 2 c. cold stock 1/3 c. mayonnaise 1 c. celery, chopped 1 t. salt

1 ¼ t. poultry seasoning ½ c. onion, chopped ¼ t. pepper 5 c. toasted bread cubes 2 eggs, beaten

Combine meal and stock. Cook until thick, then combine with the other ingredients. Bake at 325 degrees F. for 50 to 60 minutes. A Taste from Back Home, p. 40

KENTUCKY BIBB LETTUCE Many gourmet cooks consider Kentucky bibb lettuce to be the finest lettuce anywhere. This lettuce was originally called ³limestone lettuce.´ John Bibb developed this lettuce in his garden in Frankfort, Kentucky. It is believed to have been developed around 1865. This lettuce is most often used for wilted salad; always a Kentucky favorite.

Southern Wilted Lettuce 3 qts. Bibb lettuce, cleaned and dried 3 green onions, heads and tops, chopped fine radishes, sliced, optional 1 T. sugar

2 T. vinegar 5 slices bacon, crisply fried, crumbled reserved bacon drippings from frying 2 eggs, hard-cooked and chopped 1 t. salt

Place lettuce, onions, radishes, sugar and salt in bowl. Pour vinegar over all. Pour hot bacon grease over all and top with chopped eggs and crumbled bacon. Serve immediately. Kentucky Keepsakes, Elizabeth Ross, p. 141

Aunt Pidge¶s Boiled Dressing 4 large eggs or 5 small ones 1 c. sugar and ½ c. flour mixed together 1 T. pepper

1 t. salt 1 c. vinegar 1 c. water

Mix all ingredients and cook in double boiler until thickened. Add a pinch of baking powder when finished cooking. Beat and heat a few minutes longer. 182

KENTUCKY BOURBON BALLS The late M rs. Ruth Booe, co-owner of Rebecca-Ruth Candy, Inc, developed this Kentucky candy in the 1930¶s. This undoubtedly is Kentucky¶s most famous and well known candy. The candy is made with a fondant center generously laced with bourbon, encased in pecan halves and dipped in dark chocolate Two other delicious candies that were created in Kentucky were Modjeskas and Cream Pull Candy.

Kentucky Bourbon Balls 1 lb. confectioners¶ sugar 1 T. butter, softened ¼ t. salt 1 t. vanilla bourbon whiskey

pecan halves 1 12 oz. pkg. semi-sweet chocolate bits ½ block paraffin

Mix the first 4 ingredients, adding enough bourbon to make a base as thick as dough. Roll into balls and place ½ pecan on the top of each ball. Place on waxed paper to harden. Melt together over a double boiler the chocolate bits and ½ block paraffin. Using a toothpick, dip balls in chocolate and place on waxed paper. Cookbook of Treasures, p. 121

Kentucky Cream Candy 1 c. water 3 c. white sugar ½ t. salt

1 c. cream ¼ t. soda butter, size of an egg

Place 1 c. water in deep kettle. Bring to a boil and add sugar and salt. Cook until mixture will spin a thread. Add cream with soda dissolved in it, slowly. Add butter. Bring to a hard boil, cooking until it forms a hard ball in cold water. Pour on marble slab and cool. Pull until it holds its shape. Cut with scissors and place in tin. Sharing Our Best, Mary Searly, p. 152

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Modjeskas 2 c. sugar 1 c. white corn syrup 2 c. heavy cream

1 t. vanilla ½ t. salt 36 to 40 large marshmallows

In heavy saucepan, mix sugar, syrup and 1 c. of the cream. Cook about 10 minutes, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Add the other c. of cream slowly and stir just enough to prevent scorching. Cook over high heat until thermometer reaches 230 degrees F. Reduce heat and cook to 244 degrees F. on thermometer. Remove from heat and add vanilla and salt. Beat until smooth and cool. Cut marshmallows in half and dip in caramel until well coated. When completely cooled, wrap each piece in waxed paper. A Taste from Back Home, p. 203

KENTUCKY SWEETS Some of the most edible wild plants growing in Kentucky are blueberries, papaws, pecans, black walnuts, and certain hickories. One of the tastiest and most common to Kentucky is blackberries. Other Kentucky favorites are fried apple pies, black cake, spice cake, and cheese pie.

Kentucky Blackberry Jam To 1 qt. Fresh blackberries, add 4 c. sugar. Cook over medium heat in a heavy 4 qt. saucepan. When berries have bubbled in a full boil for 3 minutes, add an additional 1 ½ c. sugar. Bring to a boil rapidly until mixture thickens and forms a glaze on the spoon. Stir gently taking care not to bruise berries. Store in airtight containers, sealing while hot. Makes 3 pts. Source unknown

Chess Pie 1 T. flour, level 1 c. white sugar ¼ t. salt 2 egg yolks 1 whole egg

¼ c. water 1 t. white vinegar ½ c. butter, melted unbaked pie shell

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Mix flour, sugar and salt together. Beat the 2 egg yolks and the one whole egg together adding water, vinegar and melted butter. After beating the above mixture well, add the flour, sugar and salt mixture. Pour into pie shell and bake at 350 degrees F. until set, about 35 minutes. Use the 2 egg whites left from yolks for meringue. Use 1 T. white sugar to each egg white. Beat with electric mixer until stiff. Spread on top of pie and brown for 12 minutes in a 250-degree F. oven. Beaumont Inn Special Recipes, p. 110

Chocolate Pecan Pie 1 c. sugar ¼ c. margarine, melted 3 eggs, slightly beaten ¾ c. light corn syrup ¼ t. salt

2 T. bourbon 1 t. vanilla ½ c. pecans, chopped ½ c. chocolate chips 9´ pie shell, unbaked

Cream sugar and margarine. Add eggs, syrup, salt, bourbon and vanilla. Mix until blended. Spread pecans and chocolate chips in bottom of pie shell. Pour filling into shell. Bake at 375 degrees F. for 40 to 50 minutes. Fountain Favorites, p. 79

Southern Fried Pies 2/3 c. shortening 2 c. flour, sifted

¾ t. salt 4 to 6 T. cold water

2 c. apples or 1 can of pie apples or applesauce ½ c. brown sugar

1 T. cinnamon butter

Filling:

Combine shortening, flour, salt and water to make pastry. Roll very thin and cut into circles the size of a saucer. Combine apples, brown sugar, cinnamon and butter to make filling. Cut apples with a pastry blender until smooth. Add 2 T. filling to center of circles. Fold until edges are even and press together firmly with fork. Fry quickly in hot fat, covered until golden brown. Drain. Source unknown

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Kentucky Black Cake 2 c. flour ½ c. seeded raisins ½ c. dates, chopped ½ c. figs, chopped 2 T. whiskey 1 c. butter 1 c. brown sugar, packed firm 2 eggs, well-beaten 1/3 c. sour cream

½ t. soda ¼ t. cloves 1 t. cinnamon ¼ t. allspice ½ t. nutmeg ½ c. raspberry or blackberry jam ½ c. nuts, pecans, almonds or English walnuts, chopped

Brown flour in oven until golden brown. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking. Set aside and cool. Sift. Mix the raisins, dates and figs. Pour whiskey over the fruit and mix well. Let stand 2 hours or until all liquor has been absorbed. Cream butter with sugar. Add the beaten eggs and sour cream. Sift the flour once more with the soda and spices. Pour the liquid ingredients into the dry, stirring constantly to prevent lumping. Add the jam, chopped nuts and the whiskey-soaked fruit. Pour into a greased and floured tube pan or a loaf pan and bake in a moderate 375 degree F. oven for 1 ½ to 2 hours or until cake tests done. Remove from oven and let cake cool in pan before turning out. Makes a 3 lb. cake. Out of Kentucky, p. 257

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SOLUTIONS TO CHILDREN¶S PUZZLES

WORD FIND ± Animals of Mammoth Cave ANSWERS TO PUZZLE

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D S E B O X T U R T L E L A R I B E A V E R N D C A V E S H R C R A Y F I S H

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ANIMAL WORD SCRAMBLES These are critters you might find in the cave area! ANSWER SHEET TO SCRAMBLES A)

tsab

ANSWER = bats

tekicrc eacv

ANSWER = cave cricket

dersnamalas

ANSWER = salamanders

dnilbhsif

ANSWER = blindfish

yarchsfi dnilb

ANSWER = blind crayfish

ered

ANSWER = deer

ygre qlerrius

ANSWER = grey squirrel

ghodnourg

ANSWER = groundhog

xbo etlrut

ANSWER = box turtle

daehreocpp

ANSWER = copperhead

rekcepoodw

ANSWER = woodpecker

acev hrpmis

ANSWER = cave shrimp

eknas elttar

ANSWER = rattle snake

vaebre

ANSWER = beaver

etoyco

ANSWER = coyote

nococar

ANSWER = raccoon

yektur dliw

ANSWER = wild turkey

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MAMMOTH CAVE WORD SCRAMBLE ANSWERS TO SENTENCE SCRAMBLE

Spring Word Scramble 1)

sfroewl mbolo ni eht gsnpri ANSWER = flowers bloom in the spring

s¶lte og vcangi ANSWER = let¶s go caving

Summer Word Scramble 3)

ew dslohu ehva a cpiicn ANSWER = we should have a picnic

emit rfo yfilam nvoaitac ANSWER = time for family vacation

Fall Word Scramble 5)

uoy tmhgi dene a rsewtae ANSWER = you might need a sweater

ruo yflaim sgeo gcnmipa ANSWER = our family goes camping

Winter Word Scramble 7)

eb esru ot sders lmwray ANSWER = be sure to dress warmly

t¶ond psli no eht cei ANSWER = don¶t slip on the ice

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MAMMOTH CAVE AREA CROSSWORD PUZZLE ANSWERS TO CROSSWORD PUZZLE

D I A 1a M A M M O T H C A O 2a S K E N T U C K Y C A V P D 3d R H I C I O N Y X C A V E D 4a G V S A N D E E 5a C C R Y S T A L O N Y A N V S R E I R V N E S R

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ACROSS 6. The world¶s largest cave system with over 350 miles of passageways. 7. When you leave this cave you might see a kangaroo. 8. This cave has a beautiful 78 foot onyx waterfall & watch out for gunfighters when you come out. 9. Cave where famous cave explorer, Floyd Collins, in January of 1925 was trapped & later died. 10. An Indian burial site dating back to 680 B.C. makes this cave distinctive. DOWN 5. This cave has the longest cave gate in the United States. 6. The name of the fourth oldest show and formation cave in the United States. 7. This cave features Kentucky¶s largest show cave entrance & has a town right above the cave. 8. The shortest, deepest river in the world runs through this cave & Jesse James has stayed here.

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Vacation Stop: ________________________________________ Trip Date: ________________ Method of Travel: _____________________________ Number of Miles Traveled: _________Number of Hours Traveled:_______________ Weather Conditions: ___________________High Temp: ______ Low Temp: ______ Location Where I Stayed: _________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ People I Traveled With: __________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ People I Met: ___________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Places I Visited:__________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Things I Enjoyed Most: ___________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ My Favorite Event: ______________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Places to remember for the next time (shops, restaurants, attractions, hotels, entertainment):___________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Special Purchases: _______________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ The funniest thing that happened: _________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Things I least liked:_______________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ What I would like to have done that I didn't get a chance to do:__________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________

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Churches / ATMs / Emergency # Area Churches & Places of Worship Caveland Baptist Church Cave City Baptist Church Cave City Christian Church Cave City United Methodist Church Church Of Christ First Baptist Wigwam Church Our Lady Of The Caves Catholic Church Owens Chapel Baptist Church St. Helen's Catholic Church

15 Wall Street 501 Broadway Street 300 Broadway Street 211 Duke Street 708 Broadway Street 207 Broadway Street 31 W Horse Cave 303 S. Dixie Hwy 103 W. Brown Street

270-773-6050 270-773-3471 270-773-3643 270-773-2669 270-773-3870 270-773-5792 270-786-1188 270-773-4558 270-651-5263

902 Mammoth Cave Street 99 S. Dixie Hwy 102 Broadway Street 518 N. Dixie Hwy 104 Broadway Street

270-773-2281 270-773-3600 270-773-2156 270-773-4466 270-773-3112

ATM Machines Jr. Foods Cave City Minit Mart Cave City BB& T Bank South Central Bank US Bank

Emergency Numbers Emergency Calls - Enhanced 911 Barren County Sheriff Cave City Police Department Glasgow Police Department Horse Cave Police Department Munfordville Police Department Caverna Memorial Hospital T.J. Samson Community Hospital Kentucky State Police Kentucky Road Conditions Kentucky Road Report Kentucky Regional Poison Center Cave City Prescription Center Parkland Drugs

103 Duke Street 201 S Broadway 121 Woodlawn Street 111 Main Street 1501 S. Dixie Street 1301 North Race Street Bowling Green Post

Louisville 101 S. Dixie Hwy 209 N. Dixie Hwy

911 270-651-2771 270-773-2441 270-651-5151 270-786-4357 270-524-5359 270-786-2191 270-651-4444 800-222-5555 511 800-459-7623 800-222-1222 270-773-2252 270-773-3152

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Kentucky¶s cocktail confusion Production? Consumption?

YES NO

BY GARY WOLLENHAUPT

City Magazine

Spring 2007

Kentucky¶s historic love-hate relationship with alcohol is reflected in the contradictory attitudes regarding one of the state¶s best known products. Consider world-famous Kentucky bourbon, widely believed to have been invented in Georgetown in the 1780s. Today, some 95 percent of the world¶s bourbon originates here. The state and the liquor industry spend millions touting the Kentucky Bourbon Trail as a top tourist attraction. But it¶s still illegal to buy even a glass of bourbon in 53 of the 120 counties. Proposals to legalize the consumption of liquor are almost guaranteed to prompt debate as religious and temperance groups and pro-alcohol forces bolster their arguments with statistics, moral issues and assertions of economic growth. Those debates have continued through the decades as Kentucky has exported millions of gallons of bourbon. Legacy of dryness As with the rest of the nation, the repeal of Prohibition with the passage of the 21st amendment to the U.S. Constitution meant liquor could be legal in Kentucky. But a local-option election was and is the only way to allow liquor sales. The vote can be taken by a city separately from the surrounding county or on a precinct-by-precinct basis in a city or county. Community support is required before questions about liquor can come to a vote. Under state law, petitions including signatures equivalent to 25 percent of the voters who cast ballots in the last general election must be filed with the county clerk¶s office. Local opposition, often from churches and ministerial groups, frequently arises against pro-alcohol forces that support liquor sales with arguments in support of economic development and against government interference in business. Kentucky lore also suggested that bootleggers have often opposed legalizing liquor, considering such a change as being bad for business. Strong opposition to the free flow of alcohol ± whatever its motivation ± has historically blocked efforts to legalize its consumption. But that¶s starting to change.

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Spreading wetness The 2000 Kentucky General Assembly gave cities and counties more otions to allow limited liquor sales by the drink, providing a middle ground between total prohibition and allowing bars and package stores to proliferate. ³That eliminated a lot of the opposition against being wet because you don¶t get liquor stores or liquor in convenience stores to proliferate. ³That eliminated a lot of the opposition against being wet because you don¶t get liquor stores or liquor in convenience stores, you only have somebody who would like to have somebody who would like to have somebody who would like to have somebody who would like to have wine or beer with their dinner,´ said Stephen Humphress, general counsel for the Office of Alcoholic Beverage Control. Kentucky¶s liquor laws have created a patchwork of wet, dry and moist locations that can be confusing ± even to residents of the areas affected. In some cities and counties, it¶s legal to buy a glass of wine at a particular restaurant. But the same glass could be illegal if you bought it in another restaurant across the street. Currently, the options fall into six main categories: Wet: Voters have elected to allow alcohol sales in all forms. Dry: No alcohol sales of any kind are allowed. Moist: Alcohol sales are allowed in a city but not the surrounding county, or vice versa. Limited: Liquor by the drink is available only in restaurants that seat 100 people or more and derive 70 percent of their income from food sales. Golf: By-the-drink sales are permitted at golf courses in a dry precinct. Winery: Small and farm wineries in dry territory can sell wine. Cities of the fourth class designation or counties in which the largest city has a fourthclass designation that elect to go wet must have a separate election to approve liquor by the drink. However, city councils in those communities can enact a hardship provision to allow restaurants, hotels and motels that garner 50 percent of their sales from food to serve liquor by the drink. Since the legislative change, 89 local option elections have been conducted to allow some form of liquor sales, according to the State Board of Elections, with limited-restaurant sales the most common.

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Of the 89 elections, 42 were for the limited-restaurant option (half passed, half failed), and the rest were split among the other options. Of the 89 total elections, 58 liquor proposals passed and 31 failed. Moonshine and morality Kentucky¶s divided view of alcohol is, perhaps, represented in the history of moonshine ± illegally produced corn whiskey concocted in homemade stills and distributed in stoneware jugs or glass canning jars. On one hand, making moonshine is a symbol of the rugged individuality that novelists and poets have often assigned to rural Kentuckians ± particularly those who grew up in the Appalachian Mountains. On the other hand, it represents the kind of sinful attitudes that prompt people to flout the law and consume a drink that , if not made carefully, could cause illness, blindness and even death. Making moonshine has been romanticized since before the days of Prohibition, with images of cautious people stirring a pot of corn mash while keeping an eye out for the ³revenooers´ who would take an axe to their still. In fact, the Lexington Herald-Leader chronicled the December 2005 passing of 101-yearold Maggie Bailey, known as the Queen of the Mountain Bootleggers, who was still selling moonshine from her Harlan County home when she was 95. It was said that Mrs. Bailey was arrested many times on charges of selling illegal alcohol but never served a day in jail. Local juries would not convict her. Moonshining fell out of favor as more counties voted to allow liquor sales and the interstate highway system opened up formerly isolated communities. Now, economics have all but wiped out the legendary Kentucky moonshiner. ³When sugar prices went up in the 1970s, it knocked out the last of the moonshiners,´ said Brett Final, a supervisor in the Louisville office of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. ³If they were criminals, they went on to some other form of crime like running crack cocaine.´ A few diehards in the backwoods may keep the moonshine legacy alive, but it¶s more out of tradition than anything else. ³To some people it¶s a novelty and they will pay good money for it, but nowadays you can go buy liquor and you know there¶s been quality control versus something with dead skunks and possums floating in it,´ Final said. Living with liquor Mayors in Murray, Cave City and Elizabethtown see the limited liquor option as an engine of economic development. Murray has ³experienced some good things and some bad things´ since residents voted to permit sales of liquor by the drink, said Mayor Tom Rushing. ³We¶ve seen an increase in

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restaurants moving in. Along with that we¶ve seen some people that can¶t handle it [liquor], but nothing really drastic.´ The early fears expressed by opponents have not come to pass, he added. ³They were afraid there would be drunks on the corner, and that¶s not the case.´ Enforcing the legal drinking age has been a key to the success of liquor by the drink in this college town, home of Murray State University. ³Our police card the kids regularly in these establishments, and we¶ve been pretty successful with that,´ the mayor said. Although Murray¶s DUI arrests have increased slightly, Rushing noted that fewer college students have been sopped because they no longer have to drive south to Tennessee to procure liquor. ³It was 12 miles down there, and the kids from the university would frequent those places and get caught on the drive back or have wrecks,´ Rushing said. ³That has decreased and that¶s been a good aspect of the change.´ The restaurants that serve alcohol are family oriented, and the city closely monitors the requirements that the establishments generate 70 percent of their revenue from food. ³That¶s one thing that¶s made our transition smooth is we have enforced that and continue to do so,´ Rushing said. ³The limited-alcohol option has been the best thing for us. It provides an atmosphere some people really like, so it¶s been good for us from that aspect.´ In Cave City, only six votes made the difference in allowing liquor by the drink sales, a clear reminder of the conflicted feelings about alcohol. Mayor Bobby Hunt chuckled when asked if the limited option election there in 2005 had caused any difficulties for the city. ³No, we don¶t see any problems,´ he said. Two restaurants and the city¶s convention center are licensed to sell liquor by the drink. The change has prompted interest in tourism and entertainment development in the closest city to famed Mammoth Cave. ³We¶ve had more inquiries in the last six months than we¶ve ever had,´ Hunt said. ³It¶s well known that liquor sales bring economic development.´ Cave City enacted a 5 percent tax on liquor sales, with proceeds funding the police department. Hunt thinks that may be biggest boon to the city. ³It¶s a nice income for the city that nobody pays unless they take a drink,´ he said. ³Anything you can do to generate revenue that the taxpayers don¶t have to pay, you¶re doing good I think.´ Elizabethtown¶s third wet/dry election in 2002 ushered in liquor-by-the-drink after a full wet vote failed in 1998. ³Every time we had an election, it was closer and closer. I think people realized with the restaurant option, alcohol wouldn¶t be in your face,´ said Mayor David Willmoth. Now Elizabethtown has 26 licensed sellers of alcohol, including a golf course, and collects 5 percent tax on sales. With licenses, the tax and nominal fines, the city earned over $173,000 in 2006, which helps fund the police department.

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The city also tracks police calls to restaurants so they know where the trouble spots are. In 2006, the Elizabethtown Police Department responded to 74 calls to restaurants that serve alcohol, but 60 of those were to three locations. ³Those establishments that act like a bar or sports bar the ones that have problems, not the restaurants,´ Willmoth said. While the experience of cities that have gone wet may never silence all opposition, the limited restaurant option has created a compromise that seems to work. If community mores swing the other way, the citizens still hold the ultimate voice. ³If we had a lot of problems, it would come back on the table. But so far, with our enforcement of the rules, this has all been good for Murray,´ Rushing said. LIQUOR by the numbers

120 Kentucky Counties

Wet««««««««««««««..30 Dry««««««««««.««««..53 Moist««««««««««.«««..16 Limited«««««««««««««20 Golf courses«««««««««««15 Wineries««««««««««« «..15 *Source: Kentucky Office of Alcoholic Beverage Control ± Spring 2007

Current Local Status as of November 2009 Bowling Green = wet

Warren County = dry

Cave City = limited

Barren County = dry

Glasgow = limited

Barren County = dry

Park City = dry

Barren County = dry

Horse Cave = dry

Hart County = dry

Munfordville = dry

Hart County = dry

Brownsville = dry

Edmonson County = dry

Mammoth Cave = dry

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Attraction Phone Numbers & Websites ATTRACTION

PHONE #

WEBSITE

Barren River State Park Golf Beech Bend Raceway & Amusement Park Big Buffalo Crossing Canoe & Kayak Big Mike's Mystery House Cave Country Go-Carts Cedar Ridge Golf Course Cub Run Cave Diamond Caverns Diamond Caverns Golf Course Dinosaur World Floyd Collins Museum Fox Hollow Golf Course Green River Canoeing Guntown Mountain Hart Co. Historical Museum Hidden River Cave & American Cave Museum Historic Plaza Theatre Jesse James Miniature Golf Jesse James Riding Stables Kentucky Action Park Kentucky Down Under Kentucky Repertory Theatre Lost River Cave Mammoth Cave Adventures & Campground Mammoth Cave National Park Mammoth Cave Wax Museum Mammoth Cave Wildlife Museum Mammoth Cave Canoe & Kayak National Corvette Museum Old Yeller Waterslide & Jellystone Park Onyx Cave Ridgetop Pay Lake Shaker Museum at South Union South Central Kentucky Cultural Center The Historic Railpark Train Museum .

800-295-1876 270-781-7634 270-774-7883 270-773-5144 270-773-2299 270-749-4603 270-524-1444 270-749-2233 270-749-2891 270-773-4345 270-773-3366 270-678-7277 270-773-5712 270-773-3530 270-524-0101

www.parks.ky.gov/resortparks/br/ www.beechbend.com www.bigbuffalocrossing.com www.mammothcave.com/big_mikes.htm

270-786-1466 270-361-2101 270-773-2560 270-773-2560 270-773-2560 270-786-2634 270-786-2177 270-393-0077 270-773-6087 270-758-2180 270-773-3010 270-773-2255 270-773-3366 270-781-7973 270-773-3840 270-773-3530 270-773-9940 270-542-4167 270-651-9792 270-745-7317

www.cavern.org www.plaza.org www.kentuckyactionpark.com www.kentuckyactionpark.com www.kentuckyactionpark.com www.kdu.com www.kentuckyrep.org www.lostrivercave.com

www.cubruncave.net www.diamondcaverns.com www.dinoworld.net www.foxhollowgolf.com www.mammothcavecanoe.com www.mammothcave.com/guntown/index.htm www.hartcountymuseum.org

www.nps.gov/maca www.mammothcave.com/guntown/wildlife.htm www.mammothcavecanoe-k.com www.corvettemuseum.org www.jellystonemammothcave.com www.mammothcave.com/guntown/index.htm www.shakermuseumcom www.KYCulturalCenter.com www.historicalpark.com

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